Biotechnology, B.S.

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program  for available options in each category.

• ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
• Fine Art (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits)
• History (3 credits)
• Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
• Social Sciences (9 credits)
• Natural Science (6 credits)
• Mathematics (3 credits)
• Physical Education (2 credits)
• General Education Electives (6 credits)

Major-Specific General Education Requirements

General Education Requirements*: 44(32) Sem. Hrs.

Biology Core Course Requirements: 26 Sem. Hrs.

• BIOL 1000. Laboratory Investigations and Experiences in General Biology (1 credit)
• BIO 1000. Principles of Biology (3 credits)
• BIO 3150. Microbiology (4 credits)
• BIO 3180. Principles of Genetics (4 credits)
• BIO 3510. Research Strategies (3 credits)
• BIO 3710. Cell Biology (4 credits)
• BTEC 3220. Biotechnology I (4 credits)
• BTEC 4900. Internship/Co-op (3 credits)

Chemistry and Physics Core Course Requirements: 27 Sem. Hrs.

• CHM 1100. General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
• CHM 1110. General Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
• CHM 1300. General Chemistry I (3 credits)
• CHM 1310. General Chemistry II (3 credits)
• CHM 2270. Analytical Chemistry (4 credits)
• CHM 2500. Organic Chemistry I (4 credits)
• CHM 3110. Biochemistry (3 credits)
• CHM 3120. Experimental Methods in Biochemistry (1 credit)
• BTEC 3510. Bioprocessing (3 credits)
• PHY 1500. College Physics I (3 credits)
• PHY 1560. College Physics Lab I (1 credit)

Elective Courses: 11-12 Sem. Hrs.

(Choose 3 of the following):

• BIO 3200. Developmental Biology (4 credits)

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• BIO 3540. Plant Physiology (4 credits) or
• BIO 3810. Immunology (3 credits)

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• BTEC 3230. Biotechnology II (4 credits)
• BTEC 3610. Bioseparations Technology (3 credits)
• BTES 4xxx. Special Topics in Biotechnology (3 credits)
• CHM 3210. Biochemistry II (3 credits)
• CHM 3240. DNA Analysis Laboratory (1 credit)

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• PHY 1510. College Physics II (3 credits) and
• PHY 1570. College Physics Lab II (1 credit)

Mathematics Course Requirements: 8 Sem. Hrs.

• MAT 2210. Calculus I (4 credits)
• MAT 2220. Calculus II (4 credits)

Free Electives: 14-15 Sem. Hrs.

Total: 120 Sem. Hrs.

^*Students who plan to major in Biotechnology should consult the program director or coordinator before registering for General Education courses.  Twelve hours of General Education courses are listed separately above as specific core requirements.