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Las Positas College is an inclusive, learning-centered, equity-focused environment that offers educational opportunities and support for completion of students' transfer, degree, and career-technical goals while promoting lifelong learning.

Noncredit Biology Courses

NBIO 201 Biotechnology 1

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In Biotechnology 1, students will get a chance to utilize some basic molecular biology tools used in biotech to observe and measure cells, viruses, proteins and DNA. Students will learn laboratory skills associated with pipetting, DNA sample preparation, gel electrophoresis, and ELISA. There will also be guest scientists who will provide a glimpse of life in a biotech lab. 8 hours lecture, 16 hours laboratory.

Noncredit
Grading Option: Pass/No Pass

NBIO 202 Biotechnology 2

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In Biotechnology 2, students will utilize advanced molecular biology tools used in biotech to observe and measure cells, viruses, proteins and DNA. Students will learn more advanced laboratory skills, such as those associated with PCR, protein assays, and CRISPR. There will also be guest scientists who will provide a information about careers in the biotechnology industry. 8 hours lecture, 16 hours laboratory.

Noncredit
Grading Option: Pass/No Pass

Academic & Career Pathways

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Las Positas College's Academic and Career Pathways are groups of similar programs that are designed to help you select a program of study and speed your progress towards completion. You will find information on occupations and careers commonly associated with each program, including typical wages and the labor market demand for California.

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Career Coach

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Not sure of the academic program or career you would like to pursue at Las Positas College? Take a quick interest assessment that will give you, personal career matches based on your strengths. See which pathways are a good fit for you and quickly move into specific careers. Once you find a career you like, you can learn all about it with data on expected earnings, available jobs, daily tasks, job postings, top employers, relevant skills, and more.

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