Biotechnology B.S. (phases out August 2024)

NOTE: This program is being phased out. No new majors beginning 9/1/2018; all degree requirements must be completed and degree conferred no later than August 2024.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree

Refer to the “Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees ” section of this catalog.

Major in Biotechnology

(Major Code: 101)

A student must complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours to include at least 39 advanced hours.

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog.

From Mathematics - Code 20 (3 hours)

Fourth hour will count toward Component Area Option (Code 90).

MATH 2413 - Calculus I 4

From Life and Physical Sciences - Code 30 (6 hours)

Lab hours will count toward Component Area Option (Code 90).

From Component Area Option - Code 90 (6 hours)

ENGL 1302 Academic Writing and Research Academic Writing and Research or
ENGL 2311 Introduction to Professional and Technical Communication
Fourth hour from MATH 2413
Lab hours from BIOL 1406 and BIOL 1407

Two courses from:

Notes:

*For further specialization in biotechnology, an internship in industry or research is recommended.

**This course is highly recommended.

Electives (7–18 hours)

Biotechnology with a Business Option

Biotechnology Core Requirements

Business Requirements

ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting 3
ACCT 2302 - Principles of Managerial Accounting 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 (take for Social and Behavioral Sciences - Code 80)
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics 3
FIN 3320 - Business Finance 3
BUSI 3312 - Business Law 3
MGT 3330 - Principles of Management 3
MKT 3340 - Principles of Marketing 3

Note:

In addition to a major in biotechnology, students planning careers in forensic science should consider a minor in criminal justice consisting of the following 18 hours:

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