Los Angeles Pierce College · USA

Biotechnology

Campus Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Starts

Fall, Spring

Introduction

Biotechnology is a program taught at Los Angeles Pierce College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Los Angeles Pierce College’s Biotechnology program uses biological systems to develop products and services that improve quality of life. Students study Biotechnology topics that cover core coursework in Biotech 002 (Biotechnology I), Biotech 003 (Biotechnology II), Chemistry 51 (Fundamentals of Chemistry) or Chemistry 60 (Intro to General Chemistry), Microbiology 20 (General Microbiology) or an equivalent, and Mathematics 227 (Statistics). The program also includes specialization options, including a General Biotechnology Option and a Plant Biotechnology Option.

The program is organized around credit courses and includes options for directed study through Biotech 385 (3 units Directed Study) or Biotech 185 (1 unit Directed Study) plus Biotech 285 (2 units Directed Study). The training program prepares students for entry-level laboratory positions in industry and academic research institutions, with opportunities to move beyond bench roles. Students who want the ASPIRE internship must enroll in Biotech 185, Biotech 285, and Biotech 385, which use a different enrollment process.

Modules

Biotech 002 (Biotechnology I - 4 units)
Biotech 003 (Biotechnology II - 4 units)
Chemistry 51 (Fundamentals of Chemistry - 5 units), or Chemistry 60 (Intro to General Chemistry - 5 units), or higher
Microbiology 20 (General Microbiology - 4 units) or equivalent
Mathematics 227 (Statistics - 4 units)
Biotech 385 (3 units Directed Study), or Biotech 185 (1 unit Directed Study) AND Biotech 285 (2 units Directed Study)
Biotech 006 (Biotechnology: Quality Control - 2 units)
Biotech 102 (Cell Culture - 4 units)
Plant Science 711 (Introduction to Plant Science - 4 units)
Plant Science 726 (Agricultural Genetics - 2 units), OR Plant Science 727 (Plant Breeding Techniques - 2 units)

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Biotechnology at Los Angeles Pierce College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Los Angeles Pierce College.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Los Angeles Pierce College as pre-requiste for admission in Biotechnology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Our entry-level course (Biotech 002) does not have a pre-requisite. To join the ASPIRE internship, you will need to enroll in Biotech 185 (1 unit), 285 (2 units), and 385 (3 units). Enrollment in these Directed Study courses has a different process. Please contact Dr. Aron Kamajaya should you be interested in joining the ASPIRE internship.