Bachelor degrees in Biotechnology: A program that focuses on the application of the biological sciences, biochemistry, and genetics to the preparation of new and enhanced agricultural, environmental, clinical, and industrial products, including the commercial exploitation of microbes, plants, and animals. Includes instruction in bioinformatics, gene identification, phylogenetics and comparative genomics, bioinorganic chemistry, immunoassaying, DNA sequencing, xenotransplantation, genetic engineering, industrial microbiology, drug and biologic development, enzyme-based production processes, patent law, biotechnology management and marketing, applicable regulations, and biotechnology ethics.
In the past 20 years, a new biotechnology has developed around the study of living things at the molecular level. The chemistry of genetics has found applications in medicine and industry. Techniques of molecular genetics have allowed dramatic advances in our understanding of developmental biology,physiology, immunology, and evolution. This major provides a balanced foundation in biology, plus an introduction to the theory and methods of biotechnology...
Biotechnology is Changing the World. Start your career in Biotech at Endicott College Biotechnology is simply considered "today's biology" and involves a combination of biology and chemistry with an emphasis on high technology. Discoveries and applications related to biotechnology affect society greatly as they contribute to health and medicine, food and nutrition improvement, energy solutions, nanotechnology, environmental cleanup and management,...
The Biology Department offers an educational program that is sound and challenging. The program has a vibrant, dedicated faculty with a broad range of expertise in the biological sciences. The faculty serve as teacher/mentor/scholar. This provides a positive role model for Biology majors. The department has a rich history of producing successful graduates in teacher training, biotechnology, and environmental science. The department provides a supportive...
Students who have completed an Associate of Applied Science degree biotechnology or a related field from a community college with which UMUC has an articulation agreement for this major may seek an academic major in biotechnology. Students should consult an advisor before selecting this major. The major in biotechnology is based on a collaborative arrangement between UMUC and specific Maryland community...
The major in laboratory management focuses on the management and coordination of the nontechnical activities that contribute to a safe and well-run biochemical laboratory. It provides both in-depth study of scientific concepts and procedures (during associate's degree study at the community college level) and laboratory management skills. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to meet employer...
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