Certificate in Laboratory Science
The Certificate in Laboratory Science outlines a focused path of training for currently enrolled students and allows others with an interest in laboratory careers to acquire the needed skills with or without completing a degree. It is a faster way to obtain laboratory skills than traditional degree programs. Students are trained in proper laboratory procedure, including safety, and use of specialized instruments, and may find employment opportunities in forensics, environmental compliance, quality control, and research laboratories.
Students seeking a Certificate in Laboratory Science will complete a sequence of biology and chemistry courses including general and organic chemistry and cellular biology. The certificate courses emphasize laboratory work and train students in basic laboratory methods and safety regulations, and the use, application and care of many different pieces of laboratory equipment.
Some courses require pre-requisites.
Course Requirements (20 cr)
Required Courses (12-14)
- BIOL-L 315 Cell Biology
- Choose one from:
- CHEM-C 303 / C333 Environmental Chemistry and Lab
- CHEM C341 / C343 Organic Chemistry I and Lab
- Choose one from:
- BIOL-L 490 Laboratory Independent Study
- BIOL-L 498 Laboratory Internship
Elective Courses (6-8)
- Choose at least 6-8 credits from the following:
- BIOL-L 314 Genetics
- BIOL-M 315 Microbiology Laboratory
- CHEM-C 343 Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM-C 344 Organic Chemistry II
- CHEM-C 333 Environmental Chemistry Laboratory
- OLS 331 Laboratory Safety/OHSA regulations (via Purdue)
(Most of the required and elective courses have prerequisites.)
