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  "college": "miracosta-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Biotechnology",
  "id": "biotechnology--laboratory-skills-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "Laboratory Skills",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "biotechnology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/biotechnology/",
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      "markdown": "This certificate is designed to meet the increasing need for trained and competent associates in laboratory environments. The required courses provide students with fundamental laboratory skills to start or enhance a career in the biosciences.\n\nStudents completing this certificate can expect employment utilizing their technical skills in the performance of tests and routine tasks inherent to a wide range of laboratory environments. This certificate is intended for the development of general laboratory skills as well as professional growth for those already employed in the industry.\n\n##### Program Student Learning Outcome\n\nUpon completion of the program, students will be able to successfully perform a technical laboratory task by employing the appropriate equipment and tools, safely and effectively."
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      "title": "Course Requirements",
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          "text": "Required courses:"
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          "code": "BTEC 107",
          "title": "Exploring Biotechnology: Emerging Trends, Careers, and the Local Industry",
          "units": "3",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIO 105",
          "title": "Introductory Biology: Biotechnology in Society",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIO 204",
          "title": "Foundations of Biology: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology",
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          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BTEC 110",
          "title": "Basic Techniques in Biotechnology",
          "units": "5",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BTEC 120",
          "title": "Business and Regulatory Practices in Biotechnology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "14"
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