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2026-2027 Catalog

Biotechnology Certificate of Achievement (BITCA)

Location(s): Elkhorn Valley Campus


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Award: Certificate of Achievement
Pathway to Associate Degree: Biotechnology Associate in Science (BITAS)  
Academic Focus Area: Transfer
 
The Biotechnology Certificate of Achievement provides students with the practical knowledge of bioprocessing, biomanufacturing, and quality assurance including a core set of science and laboratory skills that enable them to be prepared for entry-level employment in the biotechnology industry. The program provides hands-on skill training including general education courses such as human relations and general chemistry and provides an opportunity to intern at a local biotech company.
 
Graduation Requirements
To earn this degree, a student must complete all required courses.
Total credit hours required: 53.0 - 55.0
 
 

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Elective Requirement


Select 1 course from the following:

General Education Course Recommendations for this Program:


 

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness: PHIL 1100 or COMS 1220


 

Certificate of Achievement General Education Requirements - 14.0 - 14.5 credits


Quantitative/Numeracy Skills


Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness


1 course needed     4.5 credit hours

Select 1 Humanities or 1 Social Sciences course from the Transfer Course options in the current course catalog.

  • Humanities Transfer Course options 

OR

  • Social Sciences Transfer Course options 

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes


1) Describe the application of using living organisms and cell culturing (upstream and downstream processes) to the production of biologically important or industrially useful products.

2) Use technical knowledge to perform basic hands-on laboratory skills common to biotechnology, bioprocessing, and biomanufacturing.

3) Apply standard techniques related to good documentation practices (GDP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and standard operating procedures (SOP).

4) Demonstrate ability to use standard biotechnology equipment and instruments in performing basic biotechnology laboratory procedures.

5) Apply knowledge gained about the regulatory environment in the biotechnology industry, inspections, and audits to the job as an entry-level technician.

6) Define and explain the basic principles, concepts, and techniques of data analysis, problem-solving, and scientific communication related to the biotech industry.

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