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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biotechnology B.S.

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Major in Biotechnology

(Major Code: 101)

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

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Select BIOL 1406  and BIOL 1407  to satisfy the natural sciences requirement. Select MATH 2413  to satisfy the mathematics requirement. Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog.

Biotechnology Core Requirements

Two courses from:

Note:

*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

Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence)

Major in Biotechnology

First Year

Semester 1: 14 hours

Semester 2: 15 hours

Second Year

Semester 1: 15 hours

Semester 2: 15 hours

Third Year

Semester 1: 17 hours

Semester 2: 16 hours

Fourth Year

Semester 1: 14 hours

Semester 2: 13 hours

Note:

*Two courses from BIOT 4095 , BIOT 4098 , BIOL 3350 , BIOL 3440 , BIOL 3451 , BIOL 3452 , CHEM 3511  (this course is highly recommended), MATH 2414 , PSES 3342.

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