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  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Biotechnology",
  "id": "biotechnology-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "BIOTECHNOLOGY",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
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      "markdown": "### Description\n\nThis certificate of achievement comprises three foundational courses that give students background and practical experience in the techniques and applications of biotechnology in a contemporary laboratory setting. The certificate is also designed to be a springboard into a wide array of technical and theoretical fields in the natural sciences, including biology, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture.\n\nTo acquire the **Certificate of Achievement in Biotechnology,** it is necessary to complete the following courses:"
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          "title": "Introduction to Biotechnology",
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          "code": "BIOT 110",
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          "code": "CHEM 110",
          "title": "Chemistry for Allied Health Majors",
          "units": "5",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 120",
          "title": "Introduction to Chemistry",
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          "units": "13"
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