General Biotechnology Technician
Certificate of Achievement Biology · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Certificate of Achievement in Biotechnology Laboratory Technician is designed for students who wish to obtain the skills required to gain employment in industries influenced by biotechnology as well as for incumbent workers seeking career opportunities. Upon completion of this certificate program, students will be eligible to obtain employment as laboratory assistants, biomanufacturing technicians, or research and development technicians.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Biotechnology Technician, CA: Complete all of the following | 30-35 | |
| Certificate Requirements | 24-25 | |
| Please select BIOL190 and 190L (4 units) OR BIOL211 (5 units). | ||
| BIOL 190 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIOL 190L | Introduction to Biotechnology Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 191 | Biotech A: Basic Lab Skills | 4 |
| BIOL 192 | Biotech B: Proteins | 4 |
| BIOL 193 | Biotech C: Nucleic Acids | 4 |
| BIOL 194 | Quality and Regulatory Compliance in Biosciences | 2 |
| BIOL 202 | Cell Culture Techniques | 2 |
| BIOL 211 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| CHEM200A/200AH are considered the same course. Please select one. Credit will be awarded for only one course. | ||
| CHEM 200A | General Chemistry A | 5 |
| CHEM 200AH | Honors General Chemistry A | 5 |
| Select a minimum of six (6) units from the following (may not be a course used to satisfy the certificate requirements) | 6-10 | |
| BIOL 139 | Health Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOL 177 | Human Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 197 | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Internship | 1-4 |
| BIOL 211 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| BIOL 229 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| BIOL 290 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| CHEM 200B | General Chemistry B | 5 |
Recommended Sequence
New Sequence
Term 1 (1-5 units)
- BIOL190 - Introduction to Biotechnology (3)
- BIOL190L - Introduction to Biotechnology Lab (1)
- BIOL211 - Cellular and Molecular Biology (5)
- CHEM200A - General Chemistry A (5)
Term 2 (2-4 units)
- BIOL191 - Biotech A: Basic Lab Skills (4)
- BIOL194 - Quality and Regulatory Compliance in Biosciences (2)
Term 3 (4 units)
- BIOL192 - Biotech B: Proteins (4)
- BIOL193 - Biotech C: Nucleic Acids (4)
Term 4 (3-7 units)
- BIOL139 - Health Microbiology (4)
- BIOL177 - Human Genetics (3)
- BIOL197 - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Internship (1-4)
- BIOL211 - Cellular and Molecular Biology (5)
- BIOL229 - General Microbiology (5)
- BIOL290 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (5)
- CHEM200B - General Chemistry B (5)
- BIOL202 - Cell Culture Techniques (2)
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of and follow workplace safety guidelines.
- Demonstrate proficiency in following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Properly maintain a laboratory notebook.
- Understand and correctly operate laboratory equipment.