Biotechnology Minor

This minor program will provide the opportunity for STEM majors or other qualified students to develop their knowledge and skills in biotechnology. The program could be of particular benefit to students planning to pursue graduate degrees or to seek employment in areas related to molecular biology or biotechnology. Prerequisites include CHE 2111, CHE 2311, CHE 2112, and CHE 2312 (General Chemistry I and II) and CHE 3126 and CHE 3326 (Organic Chemistry I). For this minor, students must complete BIO 2301 (Principles of Biology), BIO 1315 (Introduction to Molecular Biology and Biotechnology), and the following courses with a grade of C or better in each course:

BIO 3231 Microbiology

BIO 3232 Microbiology Lab

BIO 3334 Molecular Biology and Biotechniques I

BIO 3342 Introduction to Molecular Biology

BIO 4176 Biochemistry Lab

BIO 4376 Biochemistry

BIO 4406 Research or Internship