Biotechnology

Major Code: 104

Bachelor of Science

The biotechnology degree program prepares students for careers in industry, agriculture, research, medical science, and for graduate study. It provides students with a solid foundation in the chemical and biological processes that occur at the molecular and cellular level and also the techniques used in the manipulation and utilization of genetic material.

Major-Minor - 58 Semester Hours

Chemistry Component (25 semester hours)

• CHEM 1415 General Chemistry II
• CHEM 3053 Organic Chemistry I
• CHEM 3062 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
• CHEM 3425 Chemical Analysis
• CHEM 4115 Biochemistry
• *CHEM Electives – Five semester hours from the following 3 options:
  1. CHEM 3153 Organic Chemistry II
     CHEM 3162 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
  2. CHEM 3525 Instrumental Analysis
  3. a total of 5 elective credits from a combination of 4000-level CHEM elective courses, such as CHEM 4970 (Special Topics) and CHEM 4193 Metabolism. At least 2 of the 5 credits must emphasize laboratory techniques, instrumentation, or computer technology.

Biology Component (24 semester hours)

• BIOL 1504 Principles of Biology II
• BIOL 2114 Introductory Microbiology
• BIOL 3404 Genetics
• BIOL 3614 Human Physiology
• BIOL 3814 Cell and Molecular Biology
• BIOL 4314 Immunology

Other Requirements

Courses which can be taken in either department, and/or which are dual-listed under both CHEM and BIOL prefixes (9 semester hours)

• CHEM/BIOL 4124 Molecular Genetics
• CHEM/BIOL 4990 Research (4 hours required)
• CHEM/BIOL 4981 Senior Seminar

Courses Required as Part of General Education

• CHEM 1315 General Chemistry I
• BIOL 1404 Principles of Biology I

Additional Support Courses

• STAT 2153 Statistical Methods