Biotechnology
El Camino’s biology degree program puts you on a path to earn a degree and transfer to a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university. Explore classes in a variety of life sciences in this accessible and affordable pathway to a rewarding career.
El Camino’s biotechnology coursework prepares you for entry-level work in biotechnology. You can also choose to continue your education at another college or university. They’re accessible, affordable paths to a rewarding career in cutting-edge science.
First-year biotechnology students take introductory biotechnology lecture and lab, and take a beginning chemistry course. In the second semester, students take a laboratory skills course for biotechnology and microbiology. Students can continue in the second year with quality and regulatory compliance, and an advanced lab in proteins and biomolecules.
Students can apply for entry-level internships and jobs as laboratory technicians and laboratory assistants after their first year of coursework.
Take the first steps toward an exciting and fulfilling career in biotechnology. Use your knowledge to help develop technologies and products that help improve our lives and our planet.
Biotechnology Courses
| Course | Units |
| Biol-75: Introduction to Biotechnology | 3 |
| Biol-76: Introduction to Biotechnology | 1 |
| Chem-20/21A/4/1A (for students who have not yet passed Chemistry) | 4-5 |
| Total | 8-9 |
| Course | Units |
| Biol-77: Biotechnology A: Basic Laboratory Skills | 4 |
| Micr-33: General Microbiology (for students who have not yet passed Microbiology) | 5 |
| Total | 8-9 |
| Course | Units |
| Biol-78: Quality and Regulatory Compliance | 2 |
| Biol-79: Biotechnology B, Proteins and Other Biomolecules | 4 |
| Total | 6 |
Contact Info
El Camino College
Biology Department