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Suggested
Schedule of Studies for Biotechnology
Biotechnology is the application of a new level of understanding of organisms and biological processes. It uses modern molecular, computer and engineering techniques to answer basic biological questions and to develop products and practices for use by society. Biotechnology will affect every aspect of human existence. The applications of biotechnology are broad and have already brought impressive results in agriculture, human health, and environmental protection and restoration. Biotechnology enables industries to make new or better products with greater speed, efficiency and flexibility.
At the graduate level, the school offers a program leading to the degree of Master of Science in Biotechnology.
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Overview
Course Requirements
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Biotechnology
A grade of C or better is required in all MBioS courses taken to meet graduation requirements. None of these courses may be taken pass/fail.
Freshman Year
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
Chem 105[P] |
4 |
Chem 106 [P] |
4 |
English 101 [W] |
3 |
Biol 107 [B] |
4 |
GenEd 110 [A] |
3 |
GenEd 111 [A] |
3 |
Biol 106 [B] |
4 |
Math 140 or 171 [N] |
4 |
Sophomore Year
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
Chem 240* |
4 |
Phys 102 [P] |
4 |
| Phys 101 [P] |
4 |
MBioS 303 |
4 |
MBioS 301 |
4 |
MBioS 304 [M] |
3 |
Arts & Humanities [H,G] |
3 |
Arts & Humanities [H,G] or Social Sciences [S,K] |
3 |
* Pre-med students and those interested in advaced degrees should take Chem 340, 341 and 342, a one year course in organic chemistry.
Junior Year
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
MBioS 302 |
4 |
Biological Science Lecture Elective* |
3-4 |
MBioS 420 |
3 |
Biological Science Lab Elective* |
2-3 |
Stat 212 or 412[N] |
3-4 |
Elective |
2-4 |
Chem 342 or Elective |
3 |
Intercultural [I,G,K] |
3 |
Complete Writing Portfolio |
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Communication Proficiency [W,C] |
3 |
Econ 101 [S] |
3 |
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Science Elective (if necessary) |
3 |
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* Biological Science Lecture Elective: Selected from Biol 251, 320, 352,353, 504, MBioS 426, 440, 442, 450.
Biological Sciences Lab Elective: Selected from Biol 452, MBioS 360, 402 [M], 441 [M], 443, 478, 495. MBioS 441 and 443 must be taken concurrently with MBioS 440 and 442, respectively.
Senior Year
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
MBioS 427 [M] |
3 |
Electives |
0-2 |
Electives |
6 |
Tier III Course [T]* |
3 |
Arts & Humanities [H,G], Intercultural [I,G,K], or Social Sciences [S,K]* |
3 |
MBioS 401 |
3 |
MBioS 454 |
3 |
Arts & Humanities [H,G], Intercultural [I,G,K], or Social Sciences [S,K]* |
3 |
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Biological Science Lecture Elective* |
3-4 |
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Biological Science Lab Elective* |
2-3 |
* Biological Science Lecture Elective: Selected from Biol 251, 320, 352,353, 504, MBioS 426, 440, 442, 450.
Biological Sciences Lab Elective: Selected from Biol 452, MBioS 360, 402 [M], 441 [M], 443, 478, 495. MBioS 441 and 443 must be taken concurrently with MBioS 440 and 442, respectively.
Phil 365 and 370 are recommended, but not required.
Soc 331 is recommended, but not required.
Soc 430 is recommended, but not required.
Honors Students
Honors students complete Honors Requirements in place of General Education Requirements.
For Information on Academic Program
E-mail: smbugrad@wsu.edu
Phone Number: 509-335-1276
Office: Abelson 301
Biotechnology links for students:
Journals:
Nature Biotechnology
Current Opinion in Biotechnology
Trends in Biotechnology
Center for Integrated Biotechnology
Online Resources
Job Posting Sites:
Nature Jobs
Monster
Hirehealth
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