Intro to Biomanufacturing

Program Highlights

This course is the first in a series of micro-credentials that will provide participants with foundational skills needed for the biomanufacturing sector. With a focus on the precision fermentation scale-up sector of the bioeconomy, this course will prepare participants for relevant entry-level positions within this industry. Biomanufacturing (synthetic biology) has been identified as a key growth sector of the economy in areas ranging from health, forestry and mining, and agriculture.

Fleming has partnered with Kawartha Ethanol to offer a micro-credential series in biomanufacturing. The introductory course totals 36 hours over 12 weeks and is delivered in a hybrid, synchronous format.

Course Delivery

This is a hybrid delivery format. The course will run online, synchronously once a week for three hours at a time. Please note that during the course, registrants will have one, three-hour lab at our Sutherland Campus in Peterborough for an in-person activity. The course also includes a tour of the Kawartha Ethanol plant.

Admission Requirements

The minimum admission requirement for entrance into this program is: 19 years of age or older, or an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or its equivalent.

Credential

Micro-Credential

You will receive a digital badge after completing each of the courses in this series, and a Statement of Achievement upon completion of the entire series.

Courses in Intro to Biomanufacturing

Details and registration below

Biomanufacturing - Required

• Introduction to Biomanufacturing (SCIE195)

Biomanufacturing - Required

Introduction to Biomanufacturing

SCIE195

Biomanufacturing (synthetic biology) and circular economy initiatives have been identified as key areas for building domestic capacity in areas ranging from health, forestry and mining, and agriculture; the idea that Canada will rely on these methods as sustainable means of future growth.