We have great courses and certificates to build your life science employability and salary no matter what your level of experience. From a science novice to someone already working in biotech, you can learn a lot here at CCC’s biotech program. Explore individual courses below, or investigate certificates here. See if a pathway can help you get started.
Courses and certificates in the program
Foundations in Biotechnology
BIOSC157/159: Knowledge, training, and experience applicable to life science careers. This is THE course to get you ready to find a job with a biotech company, academic or government research lab, or even a cannabis testing firm
Safety and efficacy of regulated products (GLP and cGMP, Principles and Compliance)
BIOSC182: Understand government regulations for variety of life science products such as cannabis, prescription drugs (pharmaceuticals), vaccines, tests for diseases, nutritional supplements, cosmetics, genetic testing and more.
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Work Skills in Preparation for Applied Life Science Projects
BIOSC875N: Hands-on introduction and practice of technical analysis work by doing short lab projects. This experience is excellent preparation for those wanting to work in a regulated industry such as cannabis, food safety, or di
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Purification and analysis of biological molecules (Protein Purification and Analysis)
BIOSC186: Learn to produce biological molecules in living organisms, and how to purify and analyze them for safe and effective delivery to the consumer.
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Science Communication: Professional reports, Preparing workshops, Public media. non-credit
BIOSC876N: Create clear and professional communications products from the data and analysis of life science labwork.
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Introduction to Biotechnology Lecture
BioSc 172 teaches students about all aspects of the biotechnology field, with content appropriate for a wide range of students and professionals.
Introduction to Biotechnology Lab
BIOSC172L: Are you interested in science but don’t know for sure? BioSc172L gives you transferrable credit (IGETC area V, CSU B3), and a hands-on opportunity to do real experiments and explore the scientific process behind biotechnology.
Molecular and Cellular Biology
BIOSC147: Learn the essential molecular and cellular biology needed for a career in the life sciences or transfer as a STEM major using cutting-edge examples from medicine, ecology, biotechnology, and basic science. In the lab, apply techniques and experimental skills commonly used in biotechnology and molecular biology laboratories.
Biotechnology Operations – Analytic Laboratory / Bioprocessing
BIOSC188 (or 888N): Students work in teams in an internship-like environment to produce orignal work on the Soil Microbiome Project. Principles of biotechnology operations guide work with internal and external customers.
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Certificates and Degrees
We have great courses and certificates to build your life science employability and salary no matter what your level of experience. From a science novice to someone already working in biotech, you can learn a lot here at CCC’s biotech program. Explore individual certificates here.
Pathways in the program
Courses, certificates, internships, projects, and career exploration can be a lot to figure out at first. Check out our pathways to see if they can help simplify your journey with us.