Biotechnology B.S.

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.

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

ENGL 1301 - Introduction to Academic Writing and Argumentation 3
MATH 2413 - Calculus I 4
BIOL 1406 - Basic and Contemporary Biology I (HAZ) 4 w/ lab
HIST 1301 - America, 1492–1877 3 or
HIST 2301 - Texas History Survey 3
Core code 90 1

Semester 2: 15 hours

Second Year

Semester 1: 15 hours

BIOL 2572 - Microbiology (HAZ) 5 w/ lab
CHEM 1412 - Chemistry II (HAZ) 4 w/ lab
Social/Behavioral Sciences core 6

Semester 2: 15 hours

Core 60 3
Core 70 3
BIOL 3301 - Genetics 3
Visual/Performing Arts core 3
Core 11 3

Third Year

Semester 1: 17 hours

Semester 2: 16 hours

Humanities core 3
BIOL 3402 - Cell Biology (HAZ) 4
CHEM 4324 - Biochemistry II 3 w/ lab
Elective* 4

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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Biotechnology - Business Option B.S.
Biotechnology - Science Option B.S.