Biotechnology BS
Biotechnology may be defined broadly as the use of living organisms, or their products, to improve human, animal, or plant life, or the environment. This broad definition has been used as the basis for the design of this program.
Meet the Biological Sciences Faculty & Staff
Students will gain an understanding of living organisms at the cellular and molecular level through the core courses in the major. The electives will expand their opportunities of acquiring knowledge of organisms at the organismal level and in relationship with their environment. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning and provides undergraduate research experience. Students learn through elective courses and research how to apply biological knowledge to solve current problems in fields such as Agriculture, Medicine, Environmental and Marine Sciences.
The program prepares students for:
- pursuing graduate studies
- entering the work force in industrial, academic or governmental laboratories
- acceptance into medical, dental, veterinary or pharmacy schools
Research
Faculty and Students collaborate in real world scientific research and scholarship.
Internships
Students can further develop their scientific knowledge and skills and get experience in a chosen career through internships with our community partners.
Student Engagement
We have many ways for students to engage in the department, university, and community with more than 15 clubs and organizations.
Department Contacts
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Accreditation
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Admissions and Curriculum Information
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Course Description
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Course Schedule
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Learning Outcomes
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Academic Learning CompactConsistent with its mission and guiding principles, Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to academic excellence and continuous quality improvement, as supported by a sound teaching-learning process. Within this process, students and instructors share responsibility for learning that is a movement from the simple to the complex, the concrete to the abstract, and the dependent to the independent. The Academic Learning Compact (ALC) initiative supports the teaching-learning process by clearly identifying expected core student learning outcomes in the areas of content/discipline knowledge and skills, communication skills, and critical thinking skills; aligning curricula with expectations; and using assessment to guide continuous improvement.BSBioTech-DIS1
Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge of biological processes from the molecular and cellular perspectives.BSBioTech-DIS2
Graduates will be able to approach and solve biological problems critically with scientific literacy in individual and group settings.BSBioTech-DIS3
Graduates will be able to demonstrate ability to perform molecular, cellular, and biochemical techniques used in biotechnology.BSBioTech-DIS4
Graduates will be able to apply ethical practices and behavior in all aspects of biotechnological scientific endeavors.BSBioTech-COM 1
Graduates will be able to engage in effective scientific communication as individuals and as team members by listening, speaking, writing and presenting in oral and poster format.BSBioTech-CRT 1
Learning Outcomes will be assessed in the following courses:
Graduates will be able to engage in the scientific process to form hypotheses, synthesize scientific information, gather and analyze data, apply statistical techniques and draw conclusions.BSBioTech-DIS1BSC 4942C - Senior Res. Biotech.BSC 4943 - Sr. Proj. Pres. Biotech.BSBioTech-DIS2BSC 4942C - Senior Res. Biotech.BSC 4943 - Sr. Proj. Pres. Biotech.BSBioTech-DIS3BSC 4942C - Senior Res. Biotech.BSC 4943 - Sr. Proj. Pres. Biotech.BSBioTech-DIS4BSC 4942C - Senior Res. Biotech.BSC 4943 - Sr. Proj. Pres. Biotech.BSBioTech-COMBSC 4942C - Senior Res. Biotech.BSC 4943 - Sr. Proj. Pres. Biotech.BSBioTech-CRTBSC 4942C - Senior Res. Biotech.BSC 4943 - Sr. Proj. Pres. Biotech. -
Tuition, Fees, and Financial Assistance
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Financial Aid Opportunities
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