Biotechnology Department

Watch a video about the Ohlone Biotechnology Programs featuring interviews of faculty, students, company and government representatives.

In California, the majority of biotech companies are in the pharmaceutical industry - producing medicines to help patients with AIDS, strokes, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, etc. Techniques of biotechnology are also used in agriculture, industrial applications, forensics, mining, environmental cleanup and other industries. The San Francisco Bay Area has a heavy concentration of biotech companies.

“Ohlone’s biotech program is one of the best in the nation.”
- Dr. Elaine Johnson, National Director, BioLink.

Ohlone’s Biotechnology A.S. Degree and Biotechnology Certificates provide students with an excellent preparation in various protocols and hands-on laboratory skills used in many biotech, bioscience and medical device companies. A goal of this program is to prepare students for entry-level positions.

Biotechnology Degree and Certificates

Biotechnology Degrees and Certificates brochure (PDF).

Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree

• Biotechnology, A.S. Degree (PDF) - The Associate of Science Degree in Biotechnology is a program designed to train students in the methods and techniques used in biotechnology. Students in this degree program complete the biotechnology science core courses and electives listed below. Courses in this program train students in standard biotechnology laboratory techniques and record keeping. The program prepares students for entry-level positions in biomanufacturing and pharmomanufacturing positions.

Certificate of Achievement

• Biotechnology: Bio-Manufacturing Certificate of Achievement (PDF) - This certificate program provides students with an excellent preparation in various protocols and hands-on laboratory skills used in many biotechnology companies. A goal of the program is to prepare students for entry-level positions in biotech and pharmaceutical companies. This certificate prepares students as laboratory research assistants and biomanufacturing technicians. It provides excellent preparation in laboratory skills used in entry-level positions at many biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
• Biotechnology: Bio-Statistics Certificate of Achievement (PDF) - The Certificate of Achievement in Biotechnology: Biostatistics is designed to train students in methods and techniques used in biotechnology statistical analysis. Courses in this program train students in DNA and protein laboratory techniques and assays, laboratory record keeping, sterile techniques, and mathematical analysis of laboratory outcomes.
• Biotechnology: Cell Production / Fermentation Certificate of Achievement (PDF) - The Certificate of Achievement in Biotechnology: Cell Production/Fermentation is a program designed to train students in the methods and techniques used in biotechnology, with emphasis on cell production used in manufacturing settings. Courses in this program train students in DNA and protein laboratory techniques and assays, laboratory record keeping, sterile techniques, and cell-culturing techniques.
• Biotechnology: Quality Control / Research Associate Certificate of Achievement (PDF) - The Certificate of Achievement in Biotechnology: Quality Control/Research Associate is designed to train students in methods and techniques used in biotechnology QA/QC and research settings. Courses in this program train students in DNA and protein laboratory techniques and assays, laboratory record keeping, sterile techniques, advanced PCR procedures, and genomic/cDNA library construction and analytical skills.

Certificate of Accomplishment

• Biotechnology: Bio-Manufacturing Certificate of Accomplishment (PDF) - This certificate program provides students with an excellent preparation in various protocols and hands-on laboratory skills used in many biotechnology companies. A goal of the program is to prepare students for entry-level positions in biotech and pharmaceutical companies. This certificate prepares students as laboratory research assistants and biomanufacturing technicians. It provides excellent preparation in laboratory skills used in entry-level positions at many biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
• Biotechnology: Computer Applications in Biotechnology Certificate of Accomplishment (PDF) - The field of computer applications in biotechnology is a complex hybrid of two distinct scientific disciplines—computer technology and bioscience. This certificate is designed to provide an understanding of bioinformatics and other computer related subjects to students with some computer and/or life science background. This program is useful for students who desire to explore this new information science in which computers help to simulate, visualize, and analyze genetic and biological information. It also provides an introduction to the fundamental scientific and computational concepts, methods, and tools central to the growing field of computer applications in biotechnology.

A Certificate of Accomplishment is also known as Fast-Track Certificate; formerly known as Certification of Completion.

Review a sample listing of Courses in this area of study. Review academic requirements in the Catalog and in the Curriculum Guides. All students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review academic program requirements and/or have questions answered.

Related Ohlone College Websites

• About the Computer Applications in Biotechnology Certificate
• Requirements for Biotechnology: Bio-Manufacturing (PDF)
• Requirements for Biotechnology: Computer Applications in Biotechnology (PDF)
• Biotechnology Degree and Certificates Program brochure (PDF)
• Biotech Lab
• Biotechnology Workshops
• Chemical Technology
• Computer Science
• Learning Alliance for Bioscience (LAB) Program
• Math

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Science, Technology, and Engineering Division.

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