2019-2020 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Biology, B.S. with a Biotechnology Concentration


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The Bachelor of Science in Biology with a biotechnology concentration provides students with experience in using a number of biological processes, including recombinant DNA technology, that are used to solve problems or make useful products.  Students participate in laboratory experiences in various aspects of molecular, cellular, and physical biosciences and become wellprepared to seek employment in a laboratory setting after graduation or to continue their education at the graduate level.  Because upper-level biology courses may be offered only every other year, students are urged to consult their advisers in planning their curriculum.

 

General Education Requirements (36 Credit Hours)


Humanities


  • Fine Arts from the following subject areas: ADAH, ADGD, ADID, ADIN, ADSA, ART, ARTH, FPAR or MUS
  • Literature or Foreign Language
  • Philosophy (PHIL 305 , PHIL 306 , PHIL 307  or PHIL 308  are recommended)
  • Humanities Elective from the following subject areas: ENGL, HUM, PHIL, REL, Foreign Language, Fine Arts & Aesthetics
  • HUM 101  or HUM 301  

Social Science


  • History or Government
  • Social Science, two courses taken from the following subject areas: ECON, HIST, PSCI, PSYC, SOC, & WGS

Upper Level Baskets (18-24 Credit Hours)


Core plus four courses from the Molecular and Microbiology basket and two courses from two or more baskets. CHEM 320  and one other 300-level or higher CHEM course for the Biotechnology Concentration.

General Electives/Biotechnology Concentration (10-16 Credit Hours)


CHEM 320 - Biochemistry  and one other 300-level or higher CHEM course are required for the Biotechnology Concentration.

Graduation Requirements


  • 128 credit hours minimum (last 30 hours in residency)
  • A minimum half the major credit hours in residency
  • A minimum half the minor credit hours in residency
  • ​60 credit hours must be completed at a 4-year institution 

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