Biotechnology, B.S. (WNC)

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Students who start their career at Western Nevada College may complete a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biotechnology by following the course of study described below.

WNC Program to be completed - Associate of Science

A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
To find out how other courses transfer, visit the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
See the Biotechnology, B.S. program description for more information on degree requirements.

NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.

Academic Advising Information

University of Nevada, Reno
CABNR Advising Center
(775)784-1634
cabnrstudentcenter@unr.edu
FA 236

WNC Counseling Services
(775) 445-3267
http://www.wnc.edu/counseling/
Carson City, Bristlecone 103

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and WNC throughout their career.

Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer . Talk with an academic advisor at WNC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

The Co-Admission program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.

Recommended Schedule

For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum chapter in the catalog.

Associate’s First Semester (15 units)

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I (4 units) *
MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) *
BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (4 units) *

Associate’s Second Semester (14 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units)
BIOL 191 - Introduction Organismal Biology (4 units) *
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II (4 units) *
Fine Arts (3 units)

Associate’s Third Semester (14 units)

CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I (3 units) *
CHEM 241L - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory (1 unit) *
STAT 152 - Introduction to Statistics (3 units) *
PHYS 151 - General Physics I (4 units) *
Social Sciences (3 units)

Associate’s Fourth Semester (17 units)

US and Nevada Constitutions (3 units)
CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II (3 units) *
CHEM 242L - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory (1 unit) *
PHYS 152 - Gen Physics II (4 units) *
Humanities (3 units)
General Elective (3 unit)

Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)

BCH 487 - Systems-Based Approaches in Biochemistry (3 units)
BIOT 447 - Research (2 to 4 units) CO14
(3 units required)
BIOT 448 - Senior Thesis in Biotechnology (3 units) CO13, CO14
Science Elective (Choose from List of Approve Courses) (3 units)
General Elective (3 units)

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* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.