Advanced Bioprocessing and Automation Microcredential

Microcredential
HEGIS #5604
Department Chairperson: Michael Shea, Ph.D.
Science Center, Suite 319, (518) 629-7453

The Advanced Bioprocessing and Automation microcredential prepares students to advance their skills in areas of the pharmaceutical industry that rely on the biomanufacture of protein based drugs, effective team communication, and machine automation and diagnostics of machine faults. The microcredential focuses on critical knowledge and skills for the process scientist, including but not limited to: verbal team communication and documentation of laboratory results, planning a biomanufacturing regimen from genetic construct through protein purification, assessing yield by
utilizing various advanced analytical tools, and application of diagnostic protocols when determining automation faults.

Total Credits Required: 12

Microcredential Requirements:

BIOL 105 Topics in Biology -The Gene Credits: 3
BIOL 222 Introductory Biomanufacturing Credits: 4
ENGL 125 Public Speaking Credits: 3
MCTS 101 Mechanical Processes and Specifications Credits: 2

Total Credits Required: 12

Suggested Course Sequence:

First Term

BIOL 105 Topics in Biology -The Gene Credits: 3
BIOL 222 Introductory Biomanufacturing Credits: 4
ENGL 125 Public Speaking Credits: 3
MCTS 101 Mechanical Processes and Specifications Credits: 2

Advanced Bioprocessing and Automation Microcredential

Total Credits Required: 12

Microcredential Requirements:

Total Credits Required: 12

Suggested Course Sequence:

First Term

Term Total: 12