Minor in Biotechnology

Description of the Minor

The biotechnology minor is intended for biology, and chemical and biomedical engineering majors. It offers a distinctive comprehension of the interrelationship between biology and technology. Students will learn about advanced biotechnology topics, such as genetic engineering, molecular biology, bioinformatics and artificial intelligence (AI), genome editing, and bioseparation. This minor serves as a strong foundation for pursuing further studies or employment in related fields, such as biotechnology, pharmacy, or genetics.

Minor Educational Objectives

The minor in Biotechnology will produce graduates who are able to:

• Have a comprehensive understanding of biotechnology principles and techniques.

• Apply biotechnological knowledge to real-life problems.

• Be prepared for careers in the biotechnology industry.

Minor Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the minor in biotechnology, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the principles and concepts of biotechnology, including genetic engineering, molecular biology, AI in bioinformatics, bioprocesses, and other relevant areas.

• Interpret biotechnology experimental data in a scientific context.

• Analyze ethical concerns in biotechnology.

• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address challenges in biotechnology research and development.

• Design effective solutions to problems with a biological interface.

 

Minor requirements

To receive a minor in biotechnology, students must successfully complete a minimum of six (6) courses distributed as follows: Only two (2) courses from the student’s major can be double counted.

1. Three (3) Core courses.

BIOL 111	General Biology	3 cr.
CHEG 310	Introduction to Biochemical Engineering	3 cr.
BMED 341	Molecular Cell Biology	3 cr.

 

1. Any three (3) Technical Elective courses from the below list.

BIOL 321	Applied Microbiology	4 cr.
CHEG 430	Bioseparation Engineering	3 cr.
CHEG 433	Applied Biotechnology	3 cr.
BMED 342	Molecular Genetics, Tec. and Tools	4 cr.
BMED 413	Application of Bio-molecular Tools	3 c