CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE NEWPROGRAM / REVISION OF PROGRAM
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Reason for Change (if applicable):
Include higher-level Math and English courses as options for certificate.
Department Name:
Program Name:
Biology
Biotechnology Assistant
C.A. Certificate of Achievement
C.T. Certificate of Accomplishment
0.1-11.99 units
X 12-17.99 units
ADT (TMC)
AA/AS (CCC)
Changed to:
Replacing:
Other changes:
Program Description:
The Biotechnology Assistant Certificate of Achievement may be earned by completing all
the courses required for this certificate with a grade of C or better. This certificate
provides introductory training in skills needed for entry-level positions and career growth
in the biotechnology and healthcare fields.
Some Possible Careers:
Animal Caretaker, Animal Technician, Bioinformatics Specialist, Clinical
Research Associate, Documentation Coordinator, Forensic DNA Analyst,
Greenhouse and Field Technician, Greenhouse and Field Worker, Health
and Safety Specialist, Instrumentation/Calibration Technician, Laboratory
Assistant, Laboratory Automation Specialist, Laboratory Support Worker,
Laboratory Support Worker, Laboratory Technician, Manufacturing
Assistant, Manufacturing Technician, Material Handler, Quality Assurance
Specialist, Quality Control Technician, Quality Control Technician,
Research Associate, Sales Representative, Scientist, Technical Service
Representative
Program SLO Statement:
*(Attach PSLO Plan)
This program trains and educates students for entry-level work and
career development in biotechnology and healthcare fields. Upon
completion of the certificate, students will be able to; correctly use a
laboratory notebook to record procedures and report data, make
calculations and use standard laboratory equipment to prepare
solutions, and to use a microscope to view and interpret samples.
Course(s) added/unit value:
Please indicate if course is required or is required as one
option from a list of approved courses; i.e., "6 units from the
following:"
BIOSC 172L (2 U)
MATH 118 (5U) or MATH 120 (5 U)
Course(s) deleted/unit value:
ENGL 142B (4U) or ENGL 1A (4U)
PSYCH 103A (1.5U)
Previous Total Units:
New Total Units:
12.5
12.5
Suggested Sequence of Courses (optional)
Fall
BIOSC 172L
MATH 118 or MATH
120
ENGL 142B or ENGL
1A
PSYCH 103A
Spring
Fall
Spring
ADT and local Certification of Achievement submissions must include the following:
Local Majors/Certificates:
ADT:
 CCC New or Change of Major Form
 CCC New or Change of Major Form
 Narrative
 Narrative
 Outlines of courses included in the major/certificate
 Outlines of courses included in the transfer degree
 Bay Area Community College Consortium Program
 TMC with corresponding C-ID courses
Endorsement (CTE)
 Transfer documentation down loaded from ASSIST
 Bay Area Community College Consortium Program
Endorsement (CTE)
Revised 02/14
Reviewed by:
(Print or Type Name/Signature)
Faculty originator
Katherine Krolikowski, PhD
Date:
Department Chair
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Division Dean
Date:
DIC Chair
Date:
Approved by:
CIC Chair
Gabriela Segade
College Vice-President
Tammeil Gilkerson
Date:
Date: