# Laboratory Skills (Certificate of Achievement)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Biotechnology

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/biotechnology/

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.

Students 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.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon 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.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| BTEC 107 | Exploring Biotechnology: Emerging Trends, Careers, and the Local Industry | 3 |
| BIO 105 | Introductory Biology: Biotechnology in Society | 3 |
| or BIO 204 | Foundations of Biology: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology |  |
| BTEC 110 | Basic Techniques in Biotechnology | 5 |
| BTEC 120 | Business and Regulatory Practices in Biotechnology | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **14** |