Biotechnology Program
Dr. Leonard J. Sciorra, Coordinator
The Biotechnology Program is housed within the Department of Applied Science and Technology. The Department offers a major in Biotechnology with an emphasis on the biomedical aspects of Biotechnology. Student training is multidisciplinary, with course work in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics as well as an internship at The Institute of Human and Molecular Genetics at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School.
Requirements for Biotechnology Major
Degree of Bachelor of Science
Twelve of the required credits for the major count towards the Core Curriculum Requirements.
BI-183 | General Biology I (Core Natural Science) | 3 |
BI-185 | General Biology I Lab | 1 |
BI-184 | General Biology II (Core Natural Science) | 3 |
BI-186 | General Biology II Lab | 1 |
CH-131 | General Chem and Qualitative Analysis 1 | 3 |
CH-131L | Gen Chem and Qualitative Analysis 1 Lab | 1 |
CH-132 | General Chem and Qualitative Analysis 2 | 3 |
CH-132L | Gen Chem and Qualitative Analysis 2 Lab | 1 |
CH-251 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
CH-251L | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
CH-252 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
CH-252L | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
CH-442 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
CH-442L | Biochemistry 1 Lab | 1 |
CH-443 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
CH-443L | Biochemistry II Lab | 1 |
BC-390 | Spec Topics: Biological Chem (Capstone) | 3 |
BI-240 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
BI-240L | Cell & Molecular Bio Lab | 0 |
BI-350 | Genetics | 4 |
BI-350L | Genetics Lab | 0 |
BT-420 | Biomedical Applications of DNA Tech | 3 |
BT-429 | Special Topics in Biotechnology | 3 |
BT-440 | Research in Biotechnology I | 2 |
BT-441 | Research in Biotechnology II | 2 |
MA-143 | Differential Calculus (Core Math) | 4 |
MA-144 | Integral Calculus (Core Math) | 4 |
PC-185 | General Physics I | 3 |
PC-187 | General Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
PC-186 | General Physics II | 3 |
PC-188 | General Physics Laboratory II | 1 |
Total Credits | 69 |
Special Note on the Core Requirements for Biotechnology Majors
1 | The recommended values course is PL-254 Contemporary Issues in Bioethics. |
Special Note on Requirements Biotechnology Major Requirements
1 | Students are strongly encouraged to take MA-273 Multivariable Calculus I followed by CH-365 Physical Chemistry I. |
Courses
BT-110. Science Goes to the Movies. 3.00 Credits.
This course considers the evolution of the science behind the movies - the technical advances that have made modern movie making possible and how the treatment of science, scientific discovery and inventions have evolved particular movie genres. Lectures and movie clips will be used to illustrate the above.
BT-130. Technology in the 21st Century. 3.00 Credits.
This course will discuss the history, development and scientific breakthroughs that have led to the amazing devices and technologies available to humans today. Particular attention to the people, time and places involved in the development of inventions like TV, radio, computers, phones, transmission of electric power, movies, and some of the many advances in genetics and medicine.
BT-140. How Stuff Works. 3.00 Credits.
This course will illustrate how the many devices we use in everyday life were invented and how they work. Devices like the radio, TV, microwave, smart phones, computers, etc. will be used as examples.
BT-150. The Gene - Mystery of Inheritance. 3.00 Credits.
A Historical and Scientific Journey into the Mystery of Inheritance: In the past 150 years, the concept of the Gene - the molecular particle that contains the information of inheritance - has enriched human understanding of genetics. We now have the tools to control some aspects of genetics and even alter our own evolution. This course will explore this scientific journey - using the contributions of the many scientists who have written a story that is changing living history itself.
BT-301. Medical Immunology. 3.00 Credits.
An examination of the basics of immunology from the molecular to the cellular and organism level. A discussion of interactions in the healthy and disease states and the use of immunotherapy in medicine and the future of diagnostic immunology in health care. Prerequisites: BI-240.
BT-420. Biomedical Applications of DNA Tech. 3.00 Credits.
This course will focus on the use of current DNA technologies for biomedical applications. Specific emphasis will be placed on the use of these technologies in gene transfer, gene identification, genomics and gene therapy. Prerequisites: BI-240 BI-350 CH-252.
BT-429. Special Topics in Biotechnology. 3.00 Credits.
This course will explore current and new technologies developments in biotechnology. It will include the use of computer image analysis, nuclear transplantation, confocal microscopy, and protein separation technology and micro-array hybridyation. Ethical parties will be considered. Prerequisites: BI-240 BI-350 CH-252.
BT-440. Research in Biotechnology I. 2.00 Credits.
This laboratory course will include experience in clinical cytogenesis, molecular and biochemical genetic testing, bioinformatics, micro array chip technology, PCR and various other applications of biotechnology techniques for clinical and research work. Prerequisites: BI-240 BI-350 CH-252; Course Type(s): Senior Seminar.
BT-441. Research in Biotechnology II. 2.00 Credits.
This laboratory course builds on the previous course (Research in Biotechnology I) and expands the student's knowledge and skills in clinical cytogenesis, molecular and biochemical genetic testing, DNA microscopy, chip technology, PCR and various other applications of biotechnology techniques for clinical and research work. Prerequisites: BT-440 BI-240 BI-350 CH-252.