Laboratory Skills
Certificate of Achievement Biotechnology · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 |
| orBIO 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 | |