# Noncredit Biology (NBIO) courses

Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 2 courses

Source: https://laspositas.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/1097/1125/1178

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026.

### NBIO 201 — Biotechnology 1

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 8 hours lecture, 16 hours laboratory
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/las-positas-college/schedule/summer-2026/nbio.md)
- Non Credit
- Grading Option: Pass/No Pass

In Biotechnology 1, students will get a chance to utilize some basic molecular biology tools used in biotech to observe and measure cells, viruses, proteins and DNA. Students will learn laboratory skills associated with pipetting, DNA sample preparation, gel electrophoresis, and ELISA. There will also be guest scientists who will provide a glimpse of life in a biotech lab.

### NBIO 202 — Biotechnology 2

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 8 hours lecture, 16 hours laboratory
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/las-positas-college/schedule/summer-2026/nbio.md)
- Non Credit
- Grading Option: Pass/No Pass

In Biotechnology 2, students will utilize advanced molecular biology tools used in biotech to observe and measure cells, viruses, proteins and DNA. Students will learn more advanced laboratory skills, such as those associated with PCR, protein assays, and CRISPR. There will also be guest scientists who will provide a information about careers in the biotechnology industry.