Biotechnology (BS/MS)

Curriculum Paths

Curriculum: BS/ MS, 2 Years, 74 Credits

  • Credits Required for Admission: 82
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
Undergraduate Phase
BT 303 Molecular Prep Techniques 3
BT 305 Survey of Biotech Applications 3
BT 310 Fundamental Molec Techniques 4
BT 405 Appld Microbial Biotechnology 3
LS 301 Molecular Biology 3
LS 304 Biochemistry 3
 Credits19
Spring
BT 320 Cell and Tissue Culture 4
BT 403 Human Genetics 3
BT 406 Intro to Bioinformatics 2
BT 410 Molecular Diagnostic Technique 4
BT 411 Protein Purification & Charact 3
LS 540 Current Resrch in Biosciences 3
 Credits19
Second Year
Fall
Graduate Phase
BT 812 Biotechnology Practicum I 3
BT 813 Biotechnology Practicum II 3
LS 531 Immunology 3
LS 603 Research Design 2
LS 640 Methods in Bioscience Edu 3
LS 804 Experimental Research I (approval) 1 1
Program Approved Elective 3
 Credits18
Spring
BT 525 Product Development&Management 3
BT 814 Biotechnology Practicum III 3
BT 815 Biotechnology Practicum IV 3
BT 816 Comprehensive Exam 0
LS 610 Reg & Fis Issues in Lab. Mgmt 3
Select one of the following: 1-2
LS 803
 Contemporary Topics Research (approval) 2
LS 805
 Experimental Research II 1
Program Approved Elective 3
 Credits16-17
 Total Credits72-73
2

To meet the research requirement, students may take a classroom literature review-based course (LS 803 Contemporary Topics Research) or, under special circumstances, engage in a two-semester wet bench research project with a selected PI (LS 804 Experimental Research I and LS 805 Experimental Research II). Students must meet with their faculty advisor and/or program director to determine which option best meets their educational goals. LS 804 Experimental Research I and LS 805 Experimental Research II are not a substitute for nor may run concurrently with practica courses.

Curriculum: Advanced MS, 2 Years, 33 Credits

  • Part-time without Concentration
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
LS 603 Research Design 2
BT 605 Appld Microbial Biotechnology 3
Select one of the following: 3
BT 812
 Biotechnology Practicum I
Program-Approved Elective
 Credits8
Spring
Select one of the following: 3
BT 813
 Biotechnology Practicum II
Program-Approved Elective
Select one of the following: 3
BT 603
 Human Genetics
Program-Approved Elective
 Credits6
Summer
Select one of the following: 3
LS 610
 Reg & Fis Issues in Lab. Mgmt
Program-Approved Elective
Select one of the following: 3
BT 814
 Biotechnology Practicum III
Program-Approved Elective
 Credits6
Second Year
Fall
LS 504 Biochemistry 3
LS 804 Experimental Research I 1
Select one of the following: 3
BT 815
 Biotechnology Practicum IV
Program-Approved Elective
 Credits7
Spring
BT 606 Intro to Bioinformatics 2
BT 525 Product Development&Management 3
LS 805 Experimental Research II 1
 Credits6
 Total Credits33

Curriculum: MS, Two-Year

  • Part-Time, Biopharmaceutical Process Development concentration
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
BT 605 Appld Microbial Biotechnology 3
Select one of the following: 3
BT 812
 Biotechnology Practicum I
Program-Approved Elective
 Credits6
Spring
Select one of the following: 3
BT 813
 Biotechnology Practicum II
Program-Approved Elective
Select one of the following: 3
BT 603
 Human Genetics
Program-Approved Elective
 Credits6
Summer
Select one of the following: 3
LS 610
 Reg & Fis Issues in Lab. Mgmt
Program-Approved Elective
BP 601 Bas Engineering for Scientists 2
BP 603 Intro to Biopharm Processing 2
 Credits7
Second Year
Fall
LS 603 Research Design 2
LS 804 Experimental Research I 1
Select one of the following: 3
BT 815
 Biotechnology Practicum IV
Program-Approved Elective
 Credits6
Spring
BT 606 Intro to Bioinformatics 2
BT 525 Product Development&Management 3
LS 805 Experimental Research II 1
 Credits6
Summer
BP 604 Intro to Downstream Unit Oper 4
BP 605 Intro to Upstream Unit Oper 4
 Credits8
 Total Credits39

Curriculum: Advanced MS

  • One year option without Concentration
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
Select one of the following: 3
LS 504
 Biochemistry
Program-Approved Elective
BT 605 Appld Microbial Biotechnology 3
LS 603 Research Design 2
LS 804 Experimental Research I 1
Select one of the following: 3
LS 812
 Practicum I
Program-Approved Elective
Select one of the following: 3
LS 813
 Practicum II
Program-Approved Elective
 Credits15
Spring
BT 606 Intro to Bioinformatics 2
Select one of the following: 3
BT 603
 Human Genetics
Program-Approved Elective
BT 525 Product Development&Management 3
Select one of the following: 3
LS 610
 Reg & Fis Issues in Lab. Mgmt
Program-Approved Elective
LS 805 Experimental Research II 1
Select one of the following: 3
LS 814
 Practicum III
Program-Approved Elective
Select one of the following: 3
LS 815
 Practicum IV
Program-Approved Elective
 Credits18
 Total Credits33

Curriculum: Advanced MS

  • One year option Biopharmaceutical Process Development concentration
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
BT 605 Appld Microbial Biotechnology 3
LS 603 Research Design 2
LS 804 Experimental Research I 1
Select one of the following: 3
LS 812
 Practicum I
Program-Approved Elective
Select one of the following: 3
LS 813
 Practicum II
Program-Approved Elective
 Credits12
Spring
BT 606 Intro to Bioinformatics 2
BT 525 Product Development&Management 3
Select one of the following: 3
LS 814
 Practicum III
Program-Approved Elective
Select one of the following: 3
LS 815
 Practicum IV
Program-Approved Elective
 Credits11
Summer
BP 601 Bas Engineering for Scientists 2
BP 603 Intro to Biopharm Processing 2
BP 604 Intro to Downstream Unit Oper 4
BP 605 Intro to Upstream Unit Oper 4
 Credits12
 Total Credits35