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Biotechnology Fundamentals, CSC


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ACADEMIC PLAN: 221-149-01

CIP CODE: 41.0101

AWARD: Career Studies Certificate

LENGTH: 1 year

Purpose:

This curriculum is designed for individuals who seek additional skills to gain employment in the fields of Biotechnology, Health Sciences, or Scientific Research. The curriculum in this program will provide students with exposure to entry and advanced level skills that may lead to employment in fields related to biotechnology, health sciences, and scientific research.

This curriculum is available to XLR8 STEM Academy students only.

Admissions Requirements:

Individuals are eligible for admission to CVCC if they are high school graduates or the equivalent, or if they are eighteen years of age or older and able to benefit academically from study at the community college, as demonstrated by assessment in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Program Requirements:

All students expected to complete the requirements for a degree, diploma, certificate, or career studies certificate must complete an Application for Graduation.

Courses:

The Program Pathway for Biotechnology Fundamentals CSC is a resource for students that lists the following items:

  • The recommended order in which to take the program courses
  • Suggested course when more than one option exists
  • Which semester each course is typically offered
  • If the course has a prerequisite
  • Courses that my lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)

Please Complete Program Requirements in the Order Listed:


Total Program Credits: 21


(1) Students with sufficient placement scores may enroll in a higher-level math sequence in lieu of MTH 261 -MTH 162 

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