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Nov 22, 2024
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University General Course Catalog 2017-2018 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
Biotechnology, B.S. and M.S.
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Description
The biotechnology program aims to produce well-trained researchers with theoretical knowledge, technical skills and real-world experience based on both academic research experiences and internships in the biotechnology industry. This accelerated, five-year degree program gives students a combined bachelor’s and master’s degree upon completion. The program’s objective is to meet growing student interest in both career-directed education and biotechnology. Graduates of this program have numerous career opportunities in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
http://www.unr.edu/assessment/plans-and-forms/cabnr/biotechnology-bsms
Contact Information
Dr. Christie Howard, Associate Professor, Program Director
207 Howard Medical Sciences, UNR Campus
(775) 784-6243
cjhoward@cabnr.unr.edu
Graduation Requirements
| Total Units |
150 |
| Cumulative GPA |
2.0 |
| University GPA |
2.0 |
| Major GPA |
2.8 |
| Residency Requirement |
30 Upper-Division Units at UNR |
| Major Residency Requirement |
15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR |
| Upper-Division Requirement |
40 Upper-Division Units |
| Half Program Units/4 Year Institution |
60 units |
| Total Undergraduate Units |
120 |
| Total Graduate Units |
30 |
| 700 Level Graduate Units |
15 |
I. Silver Core General Education Requirements (27-30 units)
NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy .”
Students in this major must meet all Silver Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course description.
A. Silver Core Writing and Prerequisite (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3
B. Silver Core Mathematics and Prerequisite (4 units) - CO2
C. Silver Core Natural Sciences (8 units) - CO4, CO4L
Select one sequence:
D. Silver Core Social Sciences (3 units) - CO6
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO6 courses .
E. Silver Core Fine Art (3 units) - CO7
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses .
F. Silver Core Humanities (6 units) - CO5, CO8
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (6 units maximum)
Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Silver Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
A. Science, Technology & Society Course - CO9
B. Diversity & Equity Course - CO10
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO10 courses .
C. Global Context Course - CO11
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO11 courses .
E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis Course - CO13
F. Application Course - CO14
III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)
IV. Major Requirements (86-89 units)
A. Agriculture Science course (3 units)
B. Biochemistry (17-18 units)
Upon approval of advisor - see recommended schedules.
C. Biology courses (19-20 units)
Upon approval of advisor - see recommended schedules.
D. Biotechnology (21 units)
E. Chemistry courses (7-8 units)
Select one sequence:
F. Mathematics courses (4 units)
G. Microbiology courses (2 units)
H. Physics courses (8 units)
I. Graduate Electives (5 units)
Students must consult with program advisor for the selection of appropriate elective course(s). V. Minor Requirements (0 units)
VI. Undergraduate Electives (25-31 units)
Students must consult with program advisor for the selection of appropriate elective course(s).
VI. Recommended Schedule - For students entering through Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Spring Semester (15 units)
Spring Semester (16 units)
Spring Semester (15 units)
Spring Semester (14 units)
Summer Semester (1st Session) (3 units)
Summer Semester (2nd Session) (3 units)
Second Semester (12 units)
VII. Recommended Schedule - For students entering through Biology
Spring Semester (15 units)
Spring Semester (16 units)
Spring Semester (15 units)
Spring Semester (14 units)
Summer Semester (1st Session) (3 units)
Summer Semester (2nd Session) (3 units)
Spring Semester (12 units)
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