Program Description
- STEM designated program
Biotechnology is where life sciences and technology converge. A biotechnology degree fosters innovation, and adaptability that is applicable to most career choices, opening numerous employment opportunities. Biotechnology is one of the region’s most promising, exciting and fastest-growing industries, and evolves through rapidly changing technologies, techniques and applications.
Biotechnologists use their knowledge of cellular and molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry and genetics to advance the research and development of cutting-edge biotechnology applications, which include cell & gene therapy, vaccine development, and recombinant protein production.
Students of this program will be well-equipped to tackle the complex challenges of modern science, contributing to breakthroughs that improve healthcare, agriculture, and the environment, creating a significant impact on society's future.
Curriculum: 2 year option
- Credits Required for Admission: 55
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BT 303 | Molecular Prep Techniques | 3 |
| BT 310 | Fundamental Molec Techniques | 4 |
| BT 405 | Appld Microbial Biotechnology | 3 |
| LS 301 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| LS 304 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BT 410 | Molecular Diagnostic Technique | 4 |
| BT 411 | Protein Purification & Charact | 3 |
| LS 440 | Current Resrch in Biosciences | 2 |
| BT 320 | Cell Culture & Expression Syst | 4 |
| Program Approved Elective | 1-3 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BT 305 | Survey of Biotech Applications | 3 |
| BT 412 | Biotechnology Practicum I | 3 |
| BT 422 | Biotechnology Practicum II | 3 |
| LS 331 | Immunology | 3 |
| LS 403 | Research Design | 2 |
| LS 404 | Experimental Research I | 1 |
| Program Approved Elective | 2-3 | |
| Credits | 17-18 | |
| Spring | ||
| BT 325 | Product Development&Management | 3 |
| BT 403 | Human Genetics | 3 |
| BT 406 | Bioinformatics | 2 |
| BT 416 | Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
| BT 432 | Biotechnology Practicum III | 3 |
| BT 442 | Biotechnology Practicum IV | 3 |
| LS 430 | Lab Standards & Practices | 3 |
| LS 405 | Experimental Research II | 1 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 65-68 | |
1 To meet the research requirements, students will engage in a two-semester wet bench research project with a selected PI (LS 404 and LS 405). Students must meet with their faculty advisor and/or program director to determine which option best meets their educational goals. LS 404 and LS 405 are not a substitute for clinical practica courses nor may run concurrently with practica courses. Alternatively, a 2 to 3 credit Program-Approved Elective may be selected to replace LS 404 and LS 405.
Curriculum: 2+2 year with Biopharmaceutical Process Development
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BT 303 | Molecular Prep Techniques | 3 |
| BT 310 | Fundamental Molec Techniques | 4 |
| BT 405 | Appld Microbial Biotechnology | 3 |
| LS 301 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| LS 304 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| LS 440 | Current Resrch in Biosciences | 2-3 |
| BT 320 | Cell Culture & Expression Syst | 4 |
| BT 410 | Molecular Diagnostic Technique | 4 |
| BT 411 | Protein Purification & Charact | 3 |
| Credits | 13-14 | |
| Summer | ||
| BP 401 | Bas Engineering for Scientists | 2 |
| BP 403 | Intro to Biopharm Processing | 2 |
| BP 404 | Intro to Downstream Unit Oper | 4 |
| BP 405 | Intro to Upstream Unit Oper | 4 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BT 305 | Survey of Biotech Applications | 3 |
| BT 412 | Biotechnology Practicum I | 3 |
| BT 422 | Biotechnology Practicum II | 3 |
| LS 403 | Research Design | 2 |
| LS 331 | Immunology | 3 |
| LS 404 | Experimental Research I | 1 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| LS 405 | Experimental Research II 1 | 1 |
| BT 406 | Bioinformatics | 2 |
| BT 432 | Biotechnology Practicum III | 3 |
| BT 442 | Biotechnology Practicum IV | 3 |
| BT 403 | Human Genetics | 3 |
| BT 325 | Product Development&Management | 3 |
| BT 416 | Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 71-72 | |
1 To meet the research requirements, students will engage in a two-semester wet bench research project with a selected PI (LS 404 and LS 405). Students must meet with their faculty advisor and/or program director to determine which option best meets their educational goals. LS 404 and LS 405 are not a substitute for clinical practica courses nor may run concurrently with practica courses. Alternatively, a 2 to 3 credit Program-Approved Elective may be selected to replace LS 404 and LS 405.
Curriculum: 1 year, no concentration
- Credits Required for Admission: 70
Plan of Study Grid First Year Fall Credits BT 303 Molecular Prep Techniques 3 BT 310 Fundamental Molec Techniques 4 BT 405 Appld Microbial Biotechnology 3 LS 301 Molecular Biology 3 LS 304 Biochemistry 3 LS 331 Immunology 3 Credits 19 Spring BT 320 Cell Culture & Expression Syst 4 BT 325 Product Development&Management 3 BT 403 Human Genetics 3 BT 406 Bioinformatics 2 BT 411 Protein Purification & Charact 3 BT 410 Molecular Diagnostic Technique 4 LS 440 Current Resrch in Biosciences 2 Credits 21 Summer BT 412 Biotechnology Practicum I 3 BT 416 Comprehensive Exam 0 BT 422 Biotechnology Practicum II 3 BT 432 Biotechnology Practicum III 3 BT 442 Biotechnology Practicum IV 3 LS 430 Lab Standards & Practices 3 Credits 15 Total Credits 55
Curriculum: 1 year, Biopharmaceutical Process Development Concentration
- Credits Required for Admission: 70
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BT 303 | Molecular Prep Techniques | 3 |
| BT 310 | Fundamental Molec Techniques | 4 |
| BT 405 | Appld Microbial Biotechnology | 3 |
| LS 301 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| LS 304 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| LS 331 | Immunology | 3 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Spring | ||
| BT 320 | Cell Culture & Expression Syst | 4 |
| BT 325 | Product Development&Management | 3 |
| BT 403 | Human Genetics | 3 |
| BT 406 | Bioinformatics | 2 |
| BT 410 | Molecular Diagnostic Technique | 4 |
| BT 411 | Protein Purification & Charact | 3 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Summer | ||
| BP 401 | Bas Engineering for Scientists | 2 |
| BP 403 | Intro to Biopharm Processing | 2 |
| BP 405 | Intro to Upstream Unit Oper | 4 |
| BT 412 | Biotechnology Practicum I | 3 |
| BT 416 | Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
| BT 422 | Biotechnology Practicum II | 3 |
| BT 432 | Biotechnology Practicum III | 3 |
| BT 442 | Biotechnology Practicum IV | 3 |
| BP 404 | Intro to Downstream Unit Oper | 4 |
| Credits | 24 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |