This new program has been developed to address the demand for trained scientists in the field of Biotechnology. Chemical Biotechnology can be described as the use of chemistry to solve biological problems and biology to solve chemical problems. The Chemical Biotechnology program provides a sound foundation in chemistry, biology, physics and mathematics and upper level electives concentrating on the chemical nature of biological systems. Students obtaining a degree in Chemical Biotechnology will be prepared to enter professional programs (including medical school), seek graduate degrees in the chemical and biological sciences or enter the work force in a highly demanding and exciting emerging field.
OVERVIEW OF CHEMICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
| Course Area | Credit Hours Requirements |
| Chemistry | 36 |
| Biology | 14 |
| Electives in Chemistry or Biology | 10 - 12 |
| Physics | 8 |
| Math and Computer Science | 10 - 11 |
| Other Requirements | |
| Research and/or internship highly recommended? | Yes |
| Minimum GPA in Chemistry or Biology Courses: | 2.5 |
SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR CHEMICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
| Course Area* | No. Semesters Required |
| Core Chemistry Courses | |
| General (Introductory) Chemistry with Lab | 2 |
| Organic Chemistry with Lab | 2 |
| Biochemistry with Lab | 1 |
| Core Biology Courses | |
| Introductory Biology | 1 |
| Introduction to Biotechnology Seminar | 1 |
| Introduction to Molecular Biotechnology with Lab
OR Molecular Biology with Lab |
1 |
| Additional Core Courses | |
| Physics with Lab | 2 |
| Math and Computer Science | 3 |
| Upper Level Course Requirements | |
| Physical Biochemistry with Lab | 1 |
| Analytical Chemistry with Lab | 1 |
| Protein Chemistry with Lab | 1 |
| Bioseparations (6 hour lab) | 1 |
| Chemical Literature/Seminar | 2 |
Advanced Electives in Chemistry or Biology
At least 1 advanced elective must be in chemistry and 1 must have a laboratory component. Choose from: Instrumental Analysis, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Toxicity, Polymer Chemistry, Genetics, Cell Culture, Microbiology or Immunology |
3 |
* Core common for Chemical Biotechnology and Biotechnology degrees