2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Biotechnology Major


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Biotechnology Major

Don Marshall, Acting Dean and Director of Academic Programs
SAG 156
605-688-5133
email:
Donald.Marshall@sdstate.edu

This interdisciplinary program helps prepare students in fundamental sciences so that they may successfully compete for career opportunities in the growing life sciences industries. Both a major and minor are available. Graduates with expertise in biotechnology will help fill the increasing demand from employers utilizing technologies such as molecular biology, genetic engineering, tissue culture, reproductive intervention, and biomass conversion in a variety of applications, such as vaccine and pharmaceutical development, agronomic seed production, livestock breeding, genetic and disease diagnostic testing, identity and parentage verification, criminal forensics, biorenewable product development, or biomedical research. Students could also choose this major for preparation for admission to professional schools such as medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. The Biotechnology Major will also provide career alternatives for pre-professional students that are not admitted to a professional program. The program will provide excellent background for students entering graduate school in a life sciences discipline.

Requirements for Biotechnology Major
Bachelor of Science in Biological Science

Freshman Year:


Sophomore Year:


Fall or Spring


  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3
  • SGR Goal 3: Social Science/Diversity Credits: 3
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts/Diversity Credits: 3

Junior Year:


Senior Year:


Advanced Genetics Requirement


Select one from the following courses:

Experiential Learning Requirement


Minimum 3 credits total required from the following:

(Prefix could be different if approved by program coordinator.)

Additional elective credits to reach a total minimum of 128.


Curriculum Notes:


* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has an 8-9 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

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