Biological Sciences, M.S., Biotechnology Concentration

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Interested students must apply for admission to the M.S. program with a concentration in Biotechnology. In addition to the personal statement, a second letter must be submitted that provides a rationale for entering this concentration and a description of three specific areas of training that the individual would like to pursue. Applicants to this concentration must have completed CHEM 6600 (Biochemistry) or its equivalent with a grade of “B” or higher. Admission to this concentration will be made by the Biotechnology Area Committee on the basis of credentials and space availability.

Non-Thesis Option (40 hours)

Prerequisite Course

CHEM 6600 - Biochemistry I 5 Credit Hours
or an equivalent course

Core Courses (5 hours)

BIOL 6696 - Laboratory in Molecular Biological Techniques 4 Credit Hours
BIOL 8970 - Topics in Molecular Biological Sciences 1 Credit Hours

Laboratory Practica (15 hours)

Complete 3 mini-mesters of 5 credit hours each; both technique-based and project-based practica will be offered.

BIOL 6440 - Practica In Biotechnology 5 Credit Hours

Elective Courses (9 hours)

9 hours of 6000- and/or 8000-level courses except for BIOL 6900 as specified in an Individual Development Plan (IPD), developed by the student with the faculty advisor and approved by the Biotechnology Committee.

Seminar Courses (2 hours)

BIOL 8700 - Biology Seminar 2 Credit Hours

Non-Thesis Research Paper (4 hours)

BIOL 8888 - Non-Thesis Master’s Research 4 Credit Hours

Thesis Option (40 hours)

For admission into the thesis option, the student must have a thesis proposal accepted.

Prerequisite Course

CHEM 6600 - Biochemistry I 5 Credit Hours
or an equivalent course

Core Courses (5 hours)

BIOL 6696 - Laboratory in Molecular Biological Techniques 4 Credit Hours
BIOL 8970 - Topics in Molecular Biological Sciences 1 Credit Hours

Laboratory Practica (15 hours)

Complete three mini-mester of 5 credit hours each; both technique-based and project-based practica will be offered.

BIOL 6440 - Practica In Biotechnology 5 Credit Hours

Thesis Research (4 hours)

Up to 10 credit hours of BIOL 8800 can be applied towards the Thesis Research requirement. 4 credits must come from 8999.

BIOL 8999 - Thesis Research 1 to 25 Credit Hours

Seminar Courses (2 hours)

Complete 2 hours of Biology Seminar.

Elective Courses (9 hours)

Complete nine hours of coursework approved by Biotechnology Committee.

Thesis

The student will submit a Thesis proposal to be accepted by a Thesis Committee. The student will complete a Thesis to be defended before the Thesis Committee. The thesis may be based upon research done during the rotations.

Examination

The MS examination will consist of an oral defense of the Thesis.