The Department of Biological Sciences is offering two continuing education courses this upcoming Summer and Fall 2022 semesters that are available to students, members of the community, and out of state enrollees: Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and DNA Forensics. The ART course promotes continuing education for current and future careers in health, reproductive medicine and other life science fields; while the DNA Forensics course facilitates proficiency in biotech applications utilized in forensic laboratories and the criminal justice system.
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Certificate Course
This 5-week certificate course in Assisted Reproductive Technology is intended for current professionals and non-professional students contemplating a career in human reproductive medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, biomedical science and other allied life science programs.
ART Instructors:
Dr. Michael Matilsky, PhD, HCLD; IVF Lab Director, Boca Fertility, Boca Raton, FL
Dr. James Kumi-Diaka, PhD, DVM; PI , Reproductive Pathophysiology and Oncology Lab, FAU- Davie Campus
Lecture Schedule (5 weeks including 6 virtual lab modules):
The course meets in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on the FAU Boca Raton campus with simulcasting provisions to the FAU Davie campus and a Remote Learning Option is available for out of state enrollees.
SUMMER 2022: June 28th - July 28th.
FALL 2022: October 18th - November 17th
DNA Forensics Certificate Course
This 5-week certificate course in DNA Forensics is intended for current professionals and non-professional students contemplating a career in biotech, forensic science, criminal justice and other allied life science programs.
DNA Forensics Course Instructors:
Rachel Oefelin, MSc; Director of Research and Innovation, DNA Labs Int'l, Deerfield Beach, FL
Karin Crenshaw, MS, MPA, F-ABC; Crime Lab Unit Manager- DNA, Broward Sheriff's Office, FL
Lecture Schedule (5 weeks including 6 virtual lab modules):
The course meets in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on the FAU Boca Raton campus with simulcasting provisions to the FAU Davie campus and a Remote Learning Option is available for out of state enrollees.
SUMMER 2022: June 28th - July 28th.
FALL 2022: October 18th - November 17th
Continuing Education Program Contact:
Lead Instructor & Program Manager
Tel: (954) 864-0860
Email: oadenmos@fau.edu
