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  "college": "san-diego-miramar-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Biology",
  "id": "applied-biotechnology-molecular-biology-certificate-of-performance",
  "name": "Applied Biotechnology-Molecular Biology",
  "award": "Certificate of Performance",
  "department": "biology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/20879/20987/20988/20880/19975",
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      "markdown": "### Summary\n\nStudents may take the specific biotechnology courses and receive a Certificate of Performance authorized and issued by the academic department. It is not intended to nor will it be recognized as an official state approved program. It is intended to provide students with intensive laboratory skills development experience to meet entry-level employment requirements in the biotechnology industry.\n\n**Award Notes:**\nA Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District.\nThis program is not eligible for federal financial aid in accordance with Federal regulations.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Applied Biotechnology-Molecular Biology Program will be able to:**\n\n1.  Demonstrate proficiency with current scientific lab techniques.\n2.  Demonstrate and apply the proper method when creating laboratory reports required for an entry level position in the Biotechnology field."
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    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Requirements"
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          "text": "COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:",
          "units": "8"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL 132",
          "title": "Applied Biotechnology I",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL 133",
          "title": "Applied Biotechnology II",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}