Biotechnology - B.S.
Kent State University
Key Information
Campus location
Kent, USA
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Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Biotechnology - B.S.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary program that provides a strong academic foundation in biological sciences and chemistry, practical training in the various biotechnologies and a solid understanding of their application in industry and biomedicine. The science of biotechnology extends across many areas of biology and chemistry and provides cutting-edge technology tools for modern biology and biomedical research. The curriculum includes a research experience at Kent State and/or an internship at a biotechnology company.
Biotechnology graduates have employment opportunities in biomedical research and in the rapidly growing biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university's website for more information.
Curriculum
Semester One
- Biological Foundations (KBS) (KLAB)
- General Chemistry I (KBS)
- General Chemistry I Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (KMCR)
- Destination Kent State: First Year Experience
Semester Two
- Cell Biology
- Introduction to Biotechnology
- General Chemistry Ii (KBS)
- General Chemistry Ii Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Three
- General Microbiology
- Basic Organic Chemistry I
- Introduction to Ethics (DIVG) (KHUM)
Foreign Language
Semester Four
- Elements of Genetics
- Introduction to Computer Science (KMCR)
- General College Physics I (KBS)
- General College Physics Laboratory I (KBS) (KLAB)
Foreign Language
Semester Five
- Exploring Business
- Basic Probability and Statistics
- Medicine and Morality
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
General Elective
Semester Six
- Molecular Biology
- Introductory Biological Chemistry
Major Elective
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Third Summer Term
- Internship in Biotechnology (ELR) (or) Individual Investigation in Biotechnology (ELR)
Semester Seven
- Seminar: Recent Developments in Biotechnology
- Case Studies in Biotechnology (WIC)
- Bioinformatics
Major Elective
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Eight
- Internship in Biotechnology (ELR) (or) Individual Investigation in Biotechnology (ELR)
- Advanced Biological Chemistry Laboratory (WIC)
- Principles of Biochemistry II
Major Elective
Program Outcome
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Apply knowledge and information to complex issues in biotechnology
- Use problem-solving and data-gathering skills to comprehend issues in biotechnology.
- Develop inductive reasoning and technical communications skills in the context of working in a complex group environment.
- Analyze scientific papers and expand skills for listening to and critiquing scientific seminars based on the literature or current research.
- Effectively communicate scientific information.
- Develop collaborative working relationships with research mentors and laboratory members.