Microcredential - Safety and SOP

DESCRIPTION
This Microcredential prepares students to work in laboratory and biological manufacturing environments where contamination control is critical. Students will develop the ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and apply good manufacturing practices (GMPs). These skills are essential across a wide range of fields, including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, food science, and environmental science.

Instruction Method
In person

Skills Acquired

• Aseptic Technique - Bench
• Protocol Comprehension
• Lab Safety Fundamentals
• Safety Documentation

Courses to Be Completed
To earn this credential, the following courses must be successfully completed:

Course Names and Codes

• Biotechnology I (BIOL 2104) or
• Biotechnology II (BIOL 2204) or
• Cell Biology (BIOL 2534) or
• Genetics (BIOL 2324) or
• Plant Biology (BOTY 1614) or
• General Microbiology (MBIO 2014)

Durable Skills Awarded

• Critical thinking

 

Prerequisites
Depending on course, range from none to:

• Principles of Biology (BIOL 1544) and
• Fundamentals of Chemistry (CHEM 1074) or
• College Chemistry I (CHEM 1104)

 

 

Credits Earned
4–12 academic credits towards associate degree

 

 

Shortest Time to Completion
4 months

 

 

Industry Certification for Which the Student Becomes Eligible
Documentation and Aseptic Technique Microcredentials offered by the Bioscience Core Skills Institute (BCSI)