Michigan University in cooperation with Foreign Agricultural Service offers a two-week Agricultural Biotechnology course. The short course covers important topics about biotechnology researches, management, policies, networking, trade issues and other public outreach components. This Agricultural Biotechnology course is not only available through classroom instructions but also applied in case studies, group discussions, greenhouse, field visits and laboratories. Specific course components include biotech applications in agriculture, environmental bio-safety, food safety, international food laws and regulations, commercialization and technological transfer.
If you are interested in taking basic large-scale operations in biomanufacturing applied in cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) environment, this three-day course is for you. Currently being offered by NC Biotechnology Center, getting a certificate in cGMP in Biomanufacturing Operations will give you a hands-on experience in preparation for a possible career in biomanufacturing with background in process utilities, bioreactor operations, chromatography, media and solution preparation and other cGMP facilities.
Microbial Contamination Control in Bioprocessing Operations is another biotechnology three-day course being offered by NC Biotechnology Center. The course will help expand your basic understanding of microbial contamination sources in biopharmaceutical industries. You will also become skilled at contamination risks evaluation, corrective processes and preventative measures.
This two-day biotechnology course is offered by the Center for Professional Innovation and Education for individuals who want to learn about the technical basics of aseptic processing. The short course provides useful advice for attendees to easily and effectively troubleshoot and control aseptic operations. It gives emphasis to a wide range of sterilization types, facility design fundamentals, regulatory compliance, GMP, industrial microbiology and other applications related to pharmaceuticals.