16.0 credit
Certificate in Biotechnology
Update
Effective beginning Spring 2003
Complete Groups 1 & 2 as follows:
Group 1: All of the following must be completed:
Biology 10 or 11 – General or Human Biology {Fall/Spring}
4.0 credits
Students have the choice of taking either General or Human Biology. General Biology focuses on more of an
Environmental & Ecological approach to the biological sciences. Students are exposed to the scientific method, cell
biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, & environmental issues. Human Biology is more focused on the body systems
of the human being. Students gain an understanding on cell structure and function, organ systems, homeostasis,
genetics, & interaction of the human species with the ecosystem.
Biology 70 – Intro to Biotechnology {Fall semester}
5.0 credits
Introduces students to concepts of modern molecular biology. The concepts will be applied as student learns
general manipulation of plant and bacterial DNA. Students will learn theory and techniques of Polymerase chain
reaction (PCR), gene cloning, Agarose electrophoresis, DNA fingerprinting, restriction analysis, immunoblot
analysis, and DNA library construction/screening.
Biology 71 – Laboratory Techniques {Spring Semester}
4.0 credits
An introduction to laboratory methods for students interested in a career in a laboratory setting. Emphasis is on
basic laboratory methods, the principles that underlie those methods, and the equipment that makes laboratory
work possible. Topics will include laboratory safety, quality control, regulatory agencies, and will address
problem solving in a laboratory environment. Offered Spring 2003 Section #4209 T&TH 2-5 p.m.
The following change is now effective so that the student may choose a class more in
line with their interests and potential career goal:
Group 2: One of the following must be completed (minimum 3.0 units)
Bio 52
Bio 53
Anthro 52
Bio/Chem 72
Forensic Pathology
Forensic Entomology
Forensic Anthropology
Biomolecular Science
3.0 units
3.0 units
3.0 units
3.0 units
OH 32
Bio 29
Bio 98
AG 65
Plant Propagation
Independent Study in Biology
Special Projects in Biology
GIS in Natural Resources
{See VVC catalog for above listed class descriptions}
For more information, please contact:
M.Ricci, Instructor of Biotech
Department of Biology
(760) 245-4271 Ext. 2226
mricci@victor.cc.ca.us
3.0 units
1-3 units
1-3 units
3.0 units