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Conduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. May design databases and develop algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic information, or other biological information.
Applied Biology
AS Degree
Applied Mathematics
AA Degree
BUS Info Processing: Microcomputers/Office Assistant
AA Degree
BUS Info Processing: Microcomputers/Office Assistant
Certificate of Achievement
Biodiversity Specialist
AA Degree

Apply principles and methods of bioinformatics to assist scientists in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. Apply bioinformatics tools to visualize, analyze, manipulate or interpret molecular data. May build and maintain databases for processing and analyzing genomic or other biological information.
BUS Info Processing: Microcomputers/Office Assistant
AA Degree
BUS Info Processing: Microcomputers/Office Assistant
Certificate of Achievement
Biological Sciences: Biotechnology
Certificate of Achievement
Biological Sciences: Biotechnology
AS Degree
Biological Sciences: Plant Biotechnology
AS Degree

Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.
Applied Biology
AS Degree
Aquatic Specialist
Certificate of Achievement
Aquatics
Certificate of Achievement
Aquatics Specialist
Certificate of Achievement
BUS Info Processing: Microcomputers/Office Assistant
AA Degree

Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.
BUS Info Processing: Microcomputers/Office Assistant
AA Degree
BUS Info Processing: Microcomputers/Office Assistant
Certificate of Achievement
Biological Sciences: Biotechnology
Certificate of Achievement
Biological Sciences: Biotechnology
AS Degree
Biological Sciences: Plant Biotechnology
AS Degree

Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.
Applied Biology
AS Degree
Applied Mathematics
AA Degree
BUS Info Processing: Microcomputers/Office Assistant
AA Degree
BUS Info Processing: Microcomputers/Office Assistant
Certificate of Achievement
Biodiversity Specialist
AA Degree

Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.
Applications Security
AS Degree
Applications Security
Certificate of Achievement
Applied Mathematics
AA Degree
BUS Info Processing: Microcomputers/Office Assistant
AA Degree
BUS Info Processing: Microcomputers/Office Assistant
Certificate of Achievement

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.
BUS Info Processing: Microcomputers/Office Assistant
AA Degree
BUS Info Processing: Microcomputers/Office Assistant
Certificate of Achievement
Biological And Physical Science
AA Degree
Biological And Physical Science
AS Degree
Biological Sciences: Biotechnology
Certificate of Achievement

Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control.
Applied Biology
AS Degree
Biodiversity Specialist
AA Degree
Biodiversity Specialist
Certificate of Achievement
Biological And Physical Sciences (and Mathematics)
AS Degree
Biological Science
AS Degree

Prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist in research studies.
Biomedical Device Manufacturing
Certificate of Achievement
Biomedical Illustration
Certificate of Achievement
Biomedical Sciences
Certificate of Achievement
Histologic Technician Training
AS Degree
Histotechnologist
Certificate of Achievement

Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the health care system.
30-unit LVN to RN
Certificate of Achievement
ADN Curriculum
AS Degree
Advanced Cisco Networking
Certificate of Achievement
Allied Health
AS Degree
Allied Health
Certificate of Achievement
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