Program Overview
The Biotechnology certificate program combines courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics to provide a foundation in the interdisciplinary field of biotechnology. Students explore topics such as cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, and statistical modeling, preparing them for careers in medical and pharmaceutical technologies, agriculture, and environmental science. The program is open to all students, but particularly encourages those with an interest in molecular biology.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Biotechnology is a broad interdisciplinary subject encompassing industries and fields involving some of the biggest challenges our society will face including medical & pharmaceutical technologies, agriculture, and the environment. It is founded on the knowledge at the intersection of chemistry and molecular biology, and is reliant on statistical modeling of "Big Data". This certificate program is open to all students, but Biology, Chemistry, and Math majors with an interest in molecular biology are particularly encouraged to pursue it.
Outline:
Course Number And Title
| Hrs.
- --|---| BIO 132: Principles of Biology II: Cell Biology & Genetics | 4 BIO 288 Genetics | 4 CHEM 330: Biochemistry | 4 MATH 210: Introductory Statistics | MATH 310: Statistical Models | 4
Select one course from the following:
BIO 308: Molecular Plant Biology BIO 420: Cell and Molecular Biology CHEM 438: Advanced Biochemistry | 4
Select one course from the following:
BIO 395: Fluorescence Microscopy BIO 424: Topics in Molecular Techniques BIO 470: Internship in the Natural Sciences CHEM 470: Internship in the Natural Sciences MATH 470: Internship in the Natural Sciences BIO 489: Research in the Natural Sciences CHEM 489: Research in the Natural Sciences
