Science & Technical Careers
Science & Technical Careers Certificates
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This program prepares you for Santa Ana College's Biotechnology Lab Assistant Certificate Program. Complete the courses below along with the required courses at Santa Ana College. Then you will have an overview of the principles of biotech. You will know how to operate and maintain standard lab equipment.
Students must pass the following THREE courses:
Introduction to Biotechnology (VHLTH704)
Introductory Biotech Lab (VHLTH705)
Math for College and Career Readiness (HSMTH190)
You must first meet with a counselor before enrolling in HSMTH 190.
Students must pass ONE of the following courses:
Employability Skills (VBUS400)
English for Work 2 (ESL520)
If you pass VHLTH 704 and 705 with a grade of B or higher, you can earn credit for BIOL 190 Introduction to Biotechnology and BIOL 190L Introductory Biotech Lab through the credit-by-exam process. Credits from VHLTH 704 and 705 can count towards a biotechnology certificate or degree at Santa Ana College. There is no tuition cost for VHLTH 704 and 705.
Students must meet with the Continuing Education Counseling Department before enrollment in this program.
In this course, you will learn about basic operations on lathes, milling machines,
grinders, and drill presses. Study precision measurements and layout. Gain skills
and knowledge to enter or upgrade in the machinist trade.
Students may be awarded 10 high school elective credits if they complete and pass
all course assignments and requirements.
Students must pass the following TWO courses:
VMFG 680: Basic Machining Concepts and Operations
HSMTH 190: Math for College and Career Readiness
You must first meet with a counselor before enrolling in HSMTH 190.
Students must pass ONE of the following courses:
VBUS 400: Employability Skills
ESL 520: ESL: English for Work 2
If you pass VMFG 680 with a grade of B or higher, you can earn credit for MNFG 158
Basic Machining Concepts and Operations through the credit-by-exam process. Credits
from VMFG 680 can count towards a manufacturing technology certificate or degree at
Santa Ana College. There is no tuition cost for VMFG 680.
Students must meet with the Continuing Education Counseling Department before enrollment in this program.