Provides opportunities to advance laboratory skills. During the summer semester, students will be placed in a community laboratory setting with the assistance of the program coordinator and will participate in biotechnology related research and/or training. A satisfactory grade and positive evaluation from the research mentor is required for the practicum to be used to fulfill certificate requirements. Prerequisites: biotechnology emphasis student; BIO-102, CHM-102 and at least one 200-level advanced laboratory techniques course. [ 1 to 3 credits ]