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Regenerative Bioscience BS



Overview

Regenerative bioscience is a field of study that aims to develop new ways to replace, repair, or regenerate human and animal cells, tissues, or organs from a pathologic/diseased condition. In cases of severe injury or disease (e.g., heart disease, stroke, cancer, etc.), the endogenous repair mechanisms of the body are limited and often there remains no effective treatments. Therefore, the goal of regenerative bioscience is to find a way to cure previously untreatable injuries and diseases. The Regenerative Bioscience major curriculum will provide the necessary background information on biological and physiological processes and the molecular and cellular repair of tissues and organ systems in disease and injury states. Students will understand current and emerging concepts in regenerative bioscience from basic to translational science and how these paradigms are being used to treat complex diseases and injuries.

Students will gain an in-depth understanding of cell therapy and cell manufacturing approaches, gene editing tools used to alter disease progression, tissue engineering and bioengineering of novel therapies, and the development of medical devices and novel diagnostics. Students will become familiar with the current state of the regenerative bioscience industry and the process of bringing new products to market. The program will include applied- and experiential-learning opportunities through hands-on research and laboratory experiences where students will develop key critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Additionally, a wide number of electives allow students enrolled in this major to tailor the program to emphasize either human or animal health.

Contact

Robert Dove Associate Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator crdove@uga.edu (706) 583-0796

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.

Fall Year 1
CHEM 1211-1211D  General Chemistry I 3
    AND  CHEM 1211L  General Chemistry Laboratory I 1
ENGL 1101  English Composition I 3
FYOS 1001  First-Year Odyssey Seminar 1
MATH 1113  Precalculus 3
RBIO 2010  Introductory Regenerative Bioscience 3
Spring Year 1
BIOL 1107  Principles of Biology I 3
    AND  BIOL 1107L  Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1
CHEM 1212-1212D  General Chemistry II 3
    AND  CHEM 1212L  General Chemistry Laboratory II 1
COMM 1110  Introduction to Public Speaking 3
ENGL 1102  English Composition II 3

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

Area V Social Sciences Course

HIST 2111  American History to 1865 3
HIST 2112  American History Since 1865 3
Summer Year 1

N/A

Fall Year 2

Area IV World Language and Culture Course

BIOL 1108  Principles of Biology II 3
    AND  BIOL 1108L  Principles of Biology II Laboratory 1
CHEM 2211-2211D  Modern Organic Chemistry I 3
    AND  CHEM 2211L  Modern Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

ADSC 3410  Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals 3
    AND  ADSC 3410L  Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals Laboratory 1
BMSC 4999E  Comparative Veterinary Anatomy for Pre-Veterinary Students 3
CBIO 2200-2200L  Anatomy and Physiology I 4
CBIO 3010-3010L  Functional Human Anatomy 4
Spring Year 2

Area IV World Language and Culture

BCMB 3100  Introductory Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 4

General Elective

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

Area V Social Sciences Course

POLS 1101  American Government 3

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

CBIO 2210-2210L  Anatomy and Physiology II 4
PMCY 4020/6020  Human Physiology 3
VPHY 3100  Elements of Physiology 3
Summer Year 2

N/A

Fall Year 3
ADSC(RBIO) 3130  Animal Biotechnology 3

Area V Social Sciences Course

GENE 3200-3200D  Genetics 4

PEDB Course

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

MATH 2200  Analytic Geometry and Calculus 4
MATH 2250  Calculus I for Science and Engineering 4
MATH 2300H  Differential Calculus (Honors) 4
PHYS 1111-1111L  Introductory Physics-Mechanics, Waves, Thermodynamics 4
Spring Year 3

Area IV World Language and Culture Course

CBIO 3400  Cell Biology 4

Disease and Pathology Course*

General Elective

RBIO 3310  Therapies for Tissue Repair and Regeneration 3
Summer Year 3

N/A

Fall Year 4
ADSC(POUL) 4380/6380  Food Animal Growth and Development 3

General Elective

Experiential Learning Course**

Major Elective

RBIO 4410  Engineering Living Organisms 3
Spring Year 4

General Elective

Major Elective

Major Elective

RBIO 4950  Senior Capstone in Regenerative Bioscience 3

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

BIOS 2010  Elementary Biostatistics 4
STAT 3110  Introduction to Statistics for Life Sciences 3
*Disease and Pathology Course Options
ADSC 4250/6250  Microbiology and Immunology in Domestic Animal Health 3
BCMB 4120/6120  Human Biochemistry and Disease 4
CBIO(MIBO)(IDIS) 4100/6100-4100D/6100D  Immunology 4
ECOL(BIOL)(IDIS) 4150/6150-4150L/6150L  Population Biology of Infectious Diseases 4
VPAT 3100H  Introduction to Disease (Honors) 3
VPAT 4000/6000  On the Origins of Disease 3
**Experiential Learning Course Options
BCMB 4030H  Bioprocess Technology (Honors) 4
BCMB 4030L  Bioprocess Technology 4
BIOL 3110L  Basic Skills in the Laboratory 4
BTEC(BCMB)(PBIO) 4000L  Methods in Biotechnology 4
CBIO 3410L  Laboratory in Cellular and Developmental Biology 4
GENE 3210L  Experimental Genetics 3
GENE 3220L  Genetics Problem Solving Laboratory 3
GENE 4210L  Experimental Molecular Genetics Laboratory 3
GENE 4220L  Laboratory in Genetic Modeling 3
GENE 4240L  Experimental Microbiome Genetics Laboratory 3
MIBO 3510L  Introductory Microbiology Laboratory II 3-4
MIBO 4600L/6600L  Experimental Microbiology Laboratory 4

ADSC prefix courses numbered 4960-4990

BCMB prefix courses numbered 4960-4990

BIOL prefix courses numbered 4960-4990

BTEC prefix courses numbered 4960-4990

CBIO prefix courses numbered 4960-4990

EHSC prefix courses numbered 4960-4990

GENE prefix courses numbered 4960-4990

IDIS prefix courses numbered 4960-4990

MIBO prefix courses numbered 4960-4990

POUL prefix courses numbered 4960-4990

RBIO prefix courses numbered 4960-4990

VPAT prefix courses numbered 4960-4990

VPHY prefix courses numbered 4960-4990

University-Wide Requirements

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