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Prepares individuals to work as process operators in biological products manufacturing facilities. Students will combine basic science and communication skills, manufacturing technologies and good manufacturing practices in the course of study. Students will develop a strong basic science foundation with a sound understanding of the major technologies employed in the industry. They will also develop collaborative and disciplined work ethics while consistently practicing problem-solving skills. Upon successful completion of the program, individuals will possess the necessary skills to qualify for employment in a variety of bioprocessing industries.
Courses
- BIOT 101 — Biotechnology and Society
- BIOT 102 — Regulatory Aspects of Biotechnology
- BIOT 103 — Basic Lab Techniques
- BIOT 110 — Molecular Biology Techniques
- BIOT 130 — Forensic Biology
- BIOT 214 — Introduction to Biomanufacturing
- BIOT 220 — Cell Biology and Cell Culture Techniques
- BIOT 222 — Cell Therapy and Flow Cytometry
- BIOT 224 — Gene Therapy Fundamentals
- BSCI 150 — Principles of Biology I
- BSCI 223 — Microbiology for Allied Health
- BSCI 240 — Genetics
- BSCI 263 — Elements of Microbiology
- CHEM 101 — General Chemistry I
- CHEM 102 — General Chemistry II
- CMSC 105 — Introduction to Programming with Python
- ENGL 101 — English Composition
- ENGL 219 — Technical Writing
- INTR 103 — Internship
- MATH 120 — Statistics