| Department | Biological Sciences |
|---|---|
| College | Science, Engineering & Technology |
| Program Website | http://cset.mnsu.edu/biology/programs/ugrad/biotech.html | Undergraduate Degree Type(s) | BS |
| Program Description | Biotechnology is the application of recent developments in technology to manipulate the genetic and biochemical characteristics of an organism so that the organism or its metabolites can be economically produced for our benefit. In practice it requires the selection and genetic improvement of an organism for a specific purpose. Organisms may be used to synthesize a desirable product or degrade unwanted materials. The industrialization of this technology is dependent on the development of methods for scaling up processes developed in the laboratory. Students interested in biotechnology could find careers in a wide variety of industrial applications. Examples of the types of industries that use biotechnology are antibiotic and pharmaceutical; food; energy; agricultural pesticides; herbicides; fertilizers; growth chemicals and breeding programs; industrial chemicals; biocatalysts; and diagnostics. The biotechnologist works with research scientists on the development of processes in the laboratory and with engineers to transfer and scale up laboratory processes for large scale production required by industry. |
| Admission Requirements | Admission to Major is required for enrollment in junior and senior level courses. Admission requirements are: 32 earned semester credit hours including BIOL 105 and 106, with a grade of a "C" or better in both BIOL 105 and 106; and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Application forms are available in the College Advising Center, Trafton C-125. |
| Other Requirements | Because of the interdisciplinary nature of biotechnology, biotechnologists must have a strong background in the analytical and quantitative areas of science. In addition, the biotechnologist must be familiar with the theory and practice of genetic engineering and biochemical processes. |
| Program Contact Information | Department of Biological Sciences 242 Trafton Science Center South Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 507-389-2786 Fax: 507-389-2788 Email: Department Chair |
| College Advising | All biotechnology majors are assigned to an academic advisor to assist in planning their major program. Advising is required prior to each registration. Additional advising support is available at: College of Science, Engineering & Technology Advising Center Ken Adams, Student Relations Coordinator 125 Trafton Science Center C. Mankato, MN 56001 507-389-1521 |
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