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Applied Biotechnology BSAB



Overview

The applied biotechnology major provides students with the scientific background and laboratory experience necessary for employment in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, or for advanced study in the applications of biotechnology and molecular biology for the use and improvement of plants, animals, and micro-organisms. In addition, it can be used by students to prepare for professional programs in medicine.

Students should possess a strong interest in the sciences and an interest in chemistry, biotechnology, microbiology. This interdisciplinary major brings together areas of study such as animals, food science, forestry, entomology, and plants to educate students with the knowledge and skills necessary to use biotechnology for the improvement of plants, animals, and microorganisms.

Students will be able to obtain the hands-on experience needed in this discipline through work on campus and internships with biotechnology-related companies. Students will choose an area of emphasis that will allow them to study the use of biotechnology in the improvement of plants, animals, or food science.

Double Dawgs

This major is part of a Double Dawgs pathway: Applied Biotechnology BSAB (Plant Science)/Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics MS Applied Biotechnology BSAB(Biomedical Science)/Public Health MPH Health Promotion and Behavior)(non-thesis) Applied Biotechnology BSAB(Biomedical Science)/Public Health MPH(Environmental Health)(non-thesis) Applied Biotechnology BSAB(Biomedical Science)/Public Health MPH(Epidemiology)(non-thesis) Applied Biotechnology BSAB(Biomedical Science)/Public Health MPH(Health Policy and Management)(non-thesis) For more information, go to doubledawgs.uga.edu

Contact

Dr. Donald Champagne Associate Professor, Entomology dchampa@uga.edu (706) 542-2342

Four-Year Program of Study

Four-Year Program of Study

The following program of study provides a path for students to complete this degree program in four years.

This plan can work for any of the 4 emphasis areas.

Fall Year 1

Area IV World Language and Global Culture

CHEM 1211-1211D  General Chemistry I 3
    AND  CHEM 1211L  General Chemistry Laboratory I 1
ENGL 1101 
Communication
Critical Thinking
English Composition I 3
FYOS 1001  First-Year Odyssey Seminar 1
MATH 1113  Precalculus 3
Spring Year 1

Area IV World Language and Global Culture

BIOL 1107 
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Principles of Biology I 3
    AND  BIOL 1107L 
Analytical Thinking
Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1
CHEM 1212-1212D  General Chemistry II 3
CHEM 1212L  General Chemistry Laboratory II 1
ENGL 1102 
Communication
Critical Thinking
English Composition II 3
Summer Year 1

N/A

Fall Year 2

Area IV World Language and Global Culture

BIOL 1108 
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Principles of Biology II 3
    AND  BIOL 1108L  Principles of Biology II Laboratory 1
BTEC 3000  Ethics and Communication in Biotechnology 2
CHEM 2211-2211D 
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Modern Organic Chemistry I 3
    AND  CHEM 2211L 
Analytical Thinking
Modern Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1

PEDB Requirement

Spring Year 2
BCMB 3100 
Analytical Thinking
Introductory Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 4
COMM 1110  Introduction to Public Speaking 3
PHYS 1111-1111L 
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Introductory Physics-Mechanics, Waves, Thermodynamics 4
POLS 1101 
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
American Government 3
Summer Year 2

N/A

Fall Year 3

Area VI Math or Science Course

GENE 3200-3200D  Genetics 4

Major Required I

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

HIST 2111 
Communication
Critical Thinking
Social Awareness & Responsibility
American History to 1865 3
HIST 2112 
Communication
Critical Thinking
Social Awareness & Responsibility
American History Since 1865 3
Spring Year 3

Area V Social Sciences

Emphasis Course

Emphasis Course

General Elective

Major Required II

Summer Year 3

Experiential Learning Course

General Elective

Fall Year 4

Emphasis Course

Emphasis Course

General Elective

Major Required II

Major Required II

Spring Year 4
BTEC(BCMB)(PBIO) 4000L  Methods in Biotechnology 4
BCMB(ENTO)(BTEC) 4200/6200 
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Biotechnology 3

Emphasis Course

Major Required II

Summer Year 4

N/A

University-Wide Requirements

Link: University-wide Requirements