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.
Why Choose Biotechnology? The Biotechnology program is designed to prepare students for positions in biological, medical or agricultural research laboratories, for graduate school or for professional school. The program is built on five aspects of modern laboratory science: recombinant DNA, cell culture, immunology, laboratory animal care, and advanced protein isolation techniques.
The first two years of the Biotechnology program are preparatory,...
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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