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Biotechnology Certificate

CIP Code

26.1201

23-29 credits

Students will obtain practical and theoretical training in modern cellular and molecular biology and bioinformatics. Professional development and career management are emphasized. Students are prepared for research careers in industry and academia or further graduate study.

Required Courses

BIOT 590Introduction to Recombinant DNA and RNA Techniques

3
BIOT 591Theory and Applications of the Polymerase Chain Reaction

3
BIOT 592Protein Isolation and Analysis

3
BIOT 593Professional Development in Biotechnology

1
BIOT 594Cell Culture Techniques

2
BIOT 595DNA Sequencing and Bioinformatics

2
BIOT 596Research Design and Presentation

2

Electives

6-7 credits from

BIO 546Applied Microbiology

3
BIO 548Biometry

3
BIO 552Advanced Genetics

3
BIO 553Human Genetics and the Problems of Humankind

3
BIO 554Development and Evolution of Genomes: Genomics and Proteomics

3
BIO 556Cancer Biology

3
BIO 557Molecular Biology

4
BIO 570Developmental Biology

4
BIO 631Virology

4
BIO 641Medical Bacteriology

3
Total Credits:6-7

1-6 credits from

BIO 669Internship in Biology

1 TO 6
BIO 694Practicum in Science Education

1 TO 6
BIO 697Research in Biology

1 TO 3
RES 697Research Paper

1 TO 3
Total Credits:1-6

Total Credits: 23-29