Biotechnology (BIOT)
BIOT 260 Biotechnology Seminar
Credits 1 Grading Basis Graded
An introduction to biotechnology. Topics will include research opportunities, careers, and current topics in biotechnology. Not available for biology major or minor credit.
BIOT 494 Internship in Biotechnology
Credits 1-2 Grading Basis Graded
Students participate in research or applied biotechnology outside of the university. A proposal must be approved by the biotechnology program's internship coordinator or director prior to registration. A final deliverable, in a format deemed appropriate for the learning experience, will be submitted at the conclusion of the course.
Prerequisites: Biotechnology major with a minimum of eight credit hours and a GPA of 2.5 or higher with instructor permission.
BIOT 495 Techniques in Biotechnology
Credits 1 Grading Basis Credit / No Credit
This course is designed to allow students to participate in a mentored research project with a Biotechnology faculty member. Students are trained in research theory and techniques related to biotechnology research. Students must contact a mentor who will supervise them in the course. Repeatable up to a maximum of six credit hours. Requires permission of supervising instructor and GPA greater than or equal to 2.5.
BIOT 496 Biotechnology Literature Research
Credits 1 Grading Basis Credit / No Credit
This course is designed to allow students to participate in a mentored research project with a Biotechnology faculty member. Students pursue literature research in a selected area of biotechnology. Students must contact a mentor who will supervise them in the course. Repeatable up to a maximum of six credit hours. Requires permission of supervising instructor and GPA greater than or equal to 2.5.
BIOT 497 Research in Biotechnology
Credits 1 Grading Basis Credit / No Credit
This course is designed to allow students to participate in a mentored research project with a Biotechnology faculty member. Students pursue a lab or field research project in a selected area of biotechnology. Students must write a 2-3 page proposal, approved no later than five weeks after the start of the course. For successful completion of BIOT 497, a professional presentation is required before graduation. Repeatable up to a maximum of six credit hours. Requires permission of supervising instructor and GPA greater than or equal to 2.5.
BIOT 499A Honors Capstone Project
Credits 1 Grading Basis Credit / No Credit
This course is designed to allow students to participate in a mentored research project with a Biotechnology faculty member as part of the Honors program. Three semester courses taken as Parts A, B, and C: 1, 2, and 3 credits each, respectively. Expectations, requirements and prerequisites are defined by the honors program. Students must contact and make arrangements with a supervising instructor in the term prior to registration. Requirements are set by the Honors College.
BIOT 499B Honors Capstone Project
Credits 2 Grading Basis Credit / No Credit
This course is designed to allow students to participate in a mentored research project with a Biotechnology faculty member as part of the Honors program. Three semester courses taken as Parts A, B, and C: 1, 2, and 3 credits each, respectively. Expectations, requirements and prerequisites are defined by the honors program. Students must contact and make arrangements with a supervising instructor in the term prior to registration. Requirements are set by the Honors College.
BIOT 499C Honors Capstone Project
Credits 3 Grading Basis Credit / No Credit
This course is designed to allow students to participate in a mentored research project with a Biotechnology faculty member as part of the Honors program. Three semester courses taken as Parts A, B, and C: 1, 2, and 3 credits each, respectively. Expectations, requirements and prerequisites are defined by the honors program. Students must contact and make arrangements with a supervising instructor in the term prior to registration. Requirements are set by the Honors College.
