Biotechnology Technician
Certificate of Achievement Biology · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Natural Sciences Division
www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/natural-sciences/
The Biotechnology Technician Certificate Program is a lab-skills based program leading to a Certificate of Achievement. This certificate program introduces students to the biotechnology industry and foundational concepts and practices employed in modern biotechnology industries. With close interactions with local biotechnology industry partners, the industry-responsive curriculum taught in this certificate will prepare students for entry-level positions and career advancement in the biotechnology sector. Upon completion of the Biotechnology Technician certificate, students are eligible to apply their coursework towards the AS degree in biotechnology.
For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/biology.php
Required Core:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 75 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIOL 76 | Introduction to Biotechnology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 77 | Biotechnology A: Basic Lab Skills | 4 |
| BIOL 78 | Quality and Regulatory Compliance in the Biosciences | 2 |
| BIOL 79 | Biotechnology B: Proteins and other Biomolecules | 4 |
| MICR 33 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| orCHEM 4 | Beginning Chemistry | 5 |
| orCHEM 4H | Honors Beginning Chemistry | 5 |
| orCHEM 20 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 5 |
| orCHEM 21A | Survey of General and Organic Chemistry | 4 |
Total Units: 23-24