2023-2024 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biotechnology Laboratory Methods, Certificate
Location(s):
Ankeny
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The Biotechnology Laboratory Methods certificate is designed for students who currently have previous coursework or experience equivalent to the core biotechnology AAS program courses in biology and chemistry to quickly obtain additional laboratory training and update their current skills in order to broaden their job position or to obtain employment in biotechnology. The certificate includes the Biotechnology program capstone courses BIO 250 - Cell & Molec Bio-Nucleic Acids , BIO 251 - Cell & Molecular Bio-Proteins and Microbiology to provide them with more than 200 hours of hands-on lab experience, as well as Statistics to ensure graduates are able to interpret scientific data.
The certificate coursework is structured to allow students to develop marketable job skills, focusing on written and oral communications, critical thinking, problem-solving, computer skills and small-group collaboration. The hands-on laboratory work enables students to develop understanding and proficiency in the following wide variety of biotechnology laboratory methods:
| Nucleic Acids |
Protein Chemistry |
Microbiology |
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| Laboratory Safety |
Computer Modeling of Protein Structures and Interactions |
Oil Immersion Microscopy |
| Laboratory Notebooks and Documentation |
Solution Preparation |
Aseptic Transfers and Inoculation |
| Solution Preparation |
Measure Total Protein in Food Samples |
Wet Mount and Hanging Drop Preparations |
| Plant Tissue Culture |
Measure Enzyme Activity |
Staining Techniques: Simple, Negative, Gram, Acid-Fast, Capsule, Endospore, Flagella |
| Restriction Enzymes |
Test Effects of Concentrations, pH and Temperature on Enzymes |
| Restriction Digestion Analysis |
Chromatography Methods: |
Colony Morphology Analysis |
| Conventional PCR |
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Size Exclusion |
Isolation Methods |
| qPCR |
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Affinity |
Selective Media Analysis |
| Agarose Gel Electrophoresis |
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Ion Exchange |
Metabolic Analysis: |
| STR Analysis |
Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis |
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Carbohydrate, Protein |
| gDNA Extraction |
Protein Extraction & Purification |
Identification of Unknown Microorganism |
| GMO Food Testing |
Analysis of Extracted Protein |
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Analysis |
| Gene Cloning |
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SDS-PAGE |
Plaque Assay and Analysis |
| Nested PCR |
Enzyme Activity |
Total Coliform Determination |
| PCR Product Purification |
ELISA and Automation of ELISA’s |
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| Ligation into Plasmid vectors |
Western Blotting |
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| Clone Sequence Analysis |
2-D PAGE |
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| Bioinformatics |
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| Southern Blotting |
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Please check with the program chairperson for Biotechnology or an advisor for additional information or assistance.
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Students start Fall or Spring semester
Selected courses in this program are offered at other campuses
Graduation Requirements
To earn a Biotechnology Laboratory Methods certificate, a student must be accepted into the Biotechnology Laboratory Methods certificate program, complete all course work as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 17*
*Program total credits do not include 17 entry requirement credits. Fixed Costs
Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$185.00 per credit
The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.
Varied Costs
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
| Books (approximate) |
190 |
280 |
| Supplies |
120 |
120 |
Approximate total for program: $3,855**
**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.
What Kind of Work Will You Do?
- Record, analyze, summarize and present data.
- Properly use, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Prepare reagents and chemicals used in the laboratory.
- Design and conduct basic laboratory experiments or processes.
- Use current technology such as gel electrophoresis, chromatography, or protein and DNA analysis for research, manufacturing or quality control processes.
What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?
- Critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in groups or teams.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- A good understanding of concepts of biology, chemistry, math and computers.
- Self-motivation and ability to complete projects on time.
What Else Should I Consider about this Certificate program?
- This is a competitive and rapidly changing field. You need to continually learn new things and to keep your skills up to date.
- This field requires attention to detail and an ability to recognize and solve problems.
- Some parts of the job can be very repetitive.
- There is opportunity for advancement, but it will often require additional formal education in addition to demonstrated performance as described above.
- This is a rapidly growing field with more than 1,000 biotech companies, academic institutions, state biotech centers and related organizations in all 50 U.S. states and 33 other nations searching for students trained in biotechnology (iowabio.org).
- Anticipated average starting salary $25,000-$38,000 depending on industry and position. Benefits often include: training, healthcare, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, competitive pay, bonus programs and retirement plans.
Program Competencies
- Design and conduct basic laboratory experiments
- Record, analyze, summarize and present data
- Identify and solve problems using a variety of analytical and critical thinking skills
- Present data and other information in oral, written, or graphic form
- Use, calibrate and maintain standard laboratory or manufacturing equipment
- Work effectively in a group or on a team
- Demonstrate the basic workplace skills of listening, writing, computing, problem-solving, interpersonal relationships and leadership
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