Coursework, most of which is hands-on, emphasizes the following topics:

• Fermentation technology
• Cell culturing
• Protein purification
• Biologic synthesis
• Assaying and testing
• Quality control
• Industrial microbiology
• Bioprocessing
• Genetic technology
• Laboratory and hazardous materials safety
• Computer applications

The Biotechnician Level I and Agricultural Biotechnology certificates are part of the Bioanalytical Lab Technology track.

Graduates should be qualified for employment in various biotechnology-related laboratory and manufacturing areas, including laboratory and instrumentation, research and development, quality control and quality assurance.