Program Requirements

Students can apply online to the Undergraduate Certificate in Industrial Biosciences Skills through the Microbiology department’s website. Students with an overall 3.0 GPA or higher who have completed each of the courses listed below with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better will be admitted.  

 

BIOL 1107, Principles of Biology I (3 hours) 

AND BIOL 1107L, Principles of Biology I Laboratory (1 hour) 

BIOL 1108, Principles of Biology II (3 hours) 

AND BIOL 1108L, Principles of Biology II Laboratory (1 hour) 

CHEM 1211-1211D, General Chemistry I (3 hours) 

AND CHEM 1211L, General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 hour) 

CHEM 1212-1212D, General Chemistry II (3 hours) 

AND CHEM 1212L, General Chemistry Laboratory II (1 hour) 

 

Required Course (3 hours): 

  • MIBO 3510L, Introduction to Microbiology Laboratory II (3 hours) (Prerequisites: MIBO 3500, MIBO 3500L) 
     

Lab Skills Courses (3-4 hours) 

Choose one of the following: 

  • BCMB 4030L, Bioprocess Technology (4 hours) 
  • BIOL 3110L, Basic Skills in the Laboratory (4 hours) 
  • BTEC(BCMB)(PBIO) 4000L, Methods in Biotechnology (4 hours) 
  • CBIO 3410L, Laboratory in Cellular and Developmental Biology (4 hours) 
  • GENE 3210L, Experimental Genetics (3 hours) 
  • GENE 4210L, Experimental Molecular Genetics Laboratory (3 hours) 
  • MIBO  4600L/6600L, Experimental Microbiology Laboratory (4 hours)   
  • BCMB 4960R, Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I (3-4 hours) 
  • BIOL 4960R, Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I (3-4 hours) 
  • CBIO 4960R, Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I (3-4 hours)  
  • GENE 4960R, Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I (3-4 hours) 
  • MIBO 4960R, Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I (3-4 hours) 
  • PBIO 4960R, Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I (3-4 hours) 
     

Data Analysis Courses (3-4 hours)  
Choose one of the following: 

  • ARTI 2550, Thinking Machines: Foundations of Artificial Intelligence (3 hours) 
  • CSCI 1300-1300L, Introduction to Programming with Python (4 hours) 
  • GENE 4220L, Laboratory in Genetic Modeling (3 hours)  
  • INFO 2000, Experiential Data Science Specialization – Foundations (3 hours)  
  • MIBO (POPH)(IDIS) 4450/6450-4450L/6450L, Microbial Genetics and Genomics (4 hours) 
     

Scientific Communication Courses (2-3 hours)  
Choose one of the following: 

  • BIOL 4300W/6300W, Scientific Research Writing (3 hours)  
  • BTEC 3000, Ethics and Communication in Biotechnology (2 hours) 
  • ENGL 3860W, Science Writing for General Audiences (3 hours)  
     

Professional Development Course (1 hour)  
Choose one of the following: 

  • BIOL 3050, Professional Development for Biology Careers (1 hour)  
  • FDST 1001, Careers in Food Science (1 hour) 
  • MIBO 3030 Preparing for Bioscience and Health Professions (submitted to CAPA for Spring 2027 offering) 
  • BIOL 3051 Pathways to Graduate Research in Biology (approved by UCC in CAPA) 
  • BIOL 3052 Pathways to Medical and Health Professional School (approved by UCC in CAPA) 

 

Total = minimum of 12 hours 

 

  

 

LO1. Lab skills proficiency – students will be able to demonstrate mastery in advanced laboratory techniques, including molecular biology, cell culture, and analytical instrumentation. 

LO2. Scientific evaluation and application – students will be able to analyze and interpret experimental data using appropriate scientific methods and tools along with critically evaluating scientific literature to draw valid conclusions.  Students will also integrate and apply interdisciplinary knowledge from biology, chemistry, and technology to solve real-world problems. 

LO3. Scientific communication – students will be able to communicate scientific information effectively and accurately through written reports, oral presentations, and digital media tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences. 

LO4. Career readiness – students will identify ways to investigate potential career outcomes while developing career-readiness artifacts such as online portfolios, resumes, or CVs.