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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
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
For more information contact:
Dr. Shelley Thai
Email: sthai@glendale.edu
Office: SG 217