Certificate Outcomes

Biotechnology Certificate Program (BIOT)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this certificate students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of application and issues relating to the field of modern biotechnology.
• Demonstrate an understanding of scientific, technical, and regulatory processes involved in producing biopharmaceutical products.
• Use web-based resources to obtain information regarding several aspects of biotechnology, including scientific career, industrial, ethical, and regulatory issues.
• Demonstrate mathematical and laboratory proficiency in the area of media and solution preparation.
• Use computers to document, record, and analyze laboratory data.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the significance and practical aspects of Good Manufacturing Practices, including the ability to follow strict documentation guidelines. 
• Perform laboratory procedures using proper aseptic technique.
• Perform laboratory procedures that are commonly used in the fields of Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Chemical technology.
• Demonstrate skill in the fundamentals of process control technology.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the significance and purpose of process control in the biomanufacturing industry.

Requirements and Curriculum

Ecology and Environmental Biology, Aquatic- Certificate

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to

• Identify and discuss the socioeconomic impacts of human use of aquatic environments.
• Discuss the structure, function, and relationships of environmental systems such as the Earth, life, and climate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the aquatic environment through observation, experimentation, and inference through testable hypotheses, collecting data, and analyzing data.
• Apply quantitative reasoning to make logical interpretations of complex problems in nature.
• Communicate clearly and effectively through oral and written presentations.

Requirements and Curriculum

Ecology and Environmental Biology, Terrestrial- Certificate

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to

• Discuss the structure, function, and relationships of environmental systems such as the Earth, life, and climate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the terrestrial environment through observation, experimentation, and inference through testable hypotheses, collecting data, and analyzing data.
• Apply quantitative reasoning to make logical interpretations of complex problems in nature.
• Communicate clearly and effectively through oral and written presentations.

Requirements and Curriculum