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 590	Introduction to Recombinant DNA and RNA Techniques	3
BIOT 591	Theory and Applications of the Polymerase Chain Reaction	3
BIOT 592	Protein Isolation and Analysis	3
BIOT 593	Professional Development in Biotechnology	1
BIOT 594	Cell Culture Techniques	2
BIOT 595	DNA Sequencing and Bioinformatics	2
BIOT 596	Research Design and Presentation	2

Electives

6-7 credits from

BIO 546	Applied Microbiology	3
BIO 548	Biometry	3
BIO 552	Advanced Genetics	3
BIO 553	Human Genetics and the Problems of Humankind	3
BIO 554	Development and Evolution of Genomes: Genomics and Proteomics	3
BIO 556	Cancer Biology	3
BIO 557	Molecular Biology	4
BIO 570	Developmental Biology	4
BIO 631	Virology	4
BIO 641	Medical Bacteriology	3
Total Credit Hours:		6-7

1-6 credits from

BIO 669	Internship in Biology	1 TO 6
BIO 694	Practicum in Science Education	1 TO 6
BIO 697	Research in Biology	1 TO 3
RES 697	Research Paper	1 TO 3
Total Credit Hours:		1-6

Total Credit Hours: 23-29