Introduction

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Biotechnology is a rapidly growing field in Colorado, and nationally. Biotechnology is a broad term covering many disciplines. Agriculture, pharmaceuticals, microbiology, and medical device development are a few of the thriving areas of biotechnology in Colorado. Those wishing to pursue a career in biotechnology need to have a strong knowledge of biology and chemistry. The Department of Integrative Biology offers a Certificate program in Biotechnology that allows students to acquire special skills in research‐based biology and chemistry. The certificate is designed to provide a strong background in chemistry, including organic and biochemistry, and in Biology, including both prokaryotic and eukaryotic molecular biology and gene regulation. Upon completion of the requirements, the student will obtain recognition in the form of a Certificate and designation on their transcript.

These degree requirements are subject to periodic revision by the academic department, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences reserves the right to make exceptions and substitutions as judged necessary in individual cases. Therefore, the College strongly urges students to consult regularly with their major advisor and CLAS advisor to confirm the best plans of study before finalizing them.

Program Delivery

• This is an on-campus program.

Declaring This Certificate

Students may earn the certificate while working on their Bachelors or Master’s Degree; or, the courses may be taken through non‐degree admission. All admissions questions should be directed to the Registrar’s office (303‐556‐2389). All questions regarding tuition and fees should be directed to the Bursar’s office (303‐556‐2710).
Prerequisites:

• One year of General Biology and one semester of General Microbiology, both with labs.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better.

Students interested in completing the Biotechnology certificate should contact the Department of Integrative Biology. A certificate will be issued and noted on your transcript upon proof of satisfactory completion of the course work. You must contact the program advisor when you have completed all the requirements, the semester you are going to graduate, in order for the certificate recognition to appear on your transcripts.

General Requirements

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