Experience authentic, hands-on research in microbiology and molecular biology

BIO 298 
Undergraduate Research in Biology

• Start your career in biotechnology or research laboratory today!
  
  
• Earn certificates to qualify as a lab or manufacturing technician!

3 units (1 hr lecture + 6 hrs lab)

Pre-req: BIOL 101 or 112, or equivalent
Recommended Prep: ENGL 100 or ESL 151

UC & CSU transferable

Articulates with UCLA’s LS23L

Learn common techniques used in labs:

• Transposon mutagenesis
• Cloning
• DNA isolation & manipulation
• Gel electrophoresis
• Bacterial transformation
• Media preparation
• Good manufacturing practices
• Follow standard operation procedures
• Media preparation
• Aseptic techniques
• Analysis of scientific article
• Collaboration, team building
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Good documentation practices

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Careers in Biotechnology:

• Laboratory support workers
• Research assistants
• Laboratory assistants
• Research associates
• Manufacturing assistants
• Scientists
• Laboratory technicians
• Quality assurance specialists
• Manufacturing technicians
• Quality control technicians