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Course summary

This program encompasses cellular and molecular approaches to the manipulation and improvement of agricultural plants, animals and microorganisms, and the control of agricultural pests and diseases. The primary purpose of the baccalaureate degree program in Agricultural Biotechnology is to train students in modern cellular and molecular biology and genetic engineering. Students will be provided with a firm foundation in the principles of genetics and molecular biology of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Each student will then specialize in an area appropriate to his or her interest and career objectives, including: microbial, fungal, plant, insect and mammalian biotechnology.

Program modules

The modules are Premajor Requirements: BIO 150 Principles of Biology I 3, BIO 151 Principles of Biology Laboratory I 2, BIO 152 Principles of Biology II 3, BIO 153 Principles of Biology Laboratory II 2, CHE 105 General College Chemistry I 3, CHE 107 General College Chemistry II 3, CHE 111 Laboratory to Accompany General Chemistry I 1, CHE 113 Laboratory to Accompany General Chemistry II 2, CHE 230 Organic Chemistry I 3, CHE 231 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 2, CHE 232 Organic Chemistry II 3, CHE 233 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 2, MA 123 Elementary Calculus and Its Applications and MA 132 Calculus for the Life Sciences 6 or MA 113 Calculus I 4, or MA 137 Calculus I, With Life Science Applications 4, PHY 211 General Physics 5, PHY 213 General Physics (or equivalent with laboratory) 5, Major Requirements: Biotechnology: ABT 101 Introduction to Biotechnology 1, ABT 201 Scientific Method in Biotechnology 1, ABT 301 Writing and Presentations in the Life Sciences 2, Microbiology: BIO 208 Principles of Microbiology 3, BIO 209 Principles of Microbiology Laboratory 2, Biochemistry: BCH 401G Fundamentals of Biochemistry 3, Genetics: ABT/ENT 360 Genetics or BIO 304 Principles of Genetics 3-4, ABT 460 Introduction to Molecular Genetics 3, ABT 461 Introduction to Population Genetics 3, Statistics: STA 291 Statistical Methods or STA 570 Basic Statistical Analysis or STA 580 Biostatistics I 3-4, Advanced Practical Skills: ABT 495 Experimental Methods in Biotechnology or BIO 510 Recombinant DNA Techniques Laboratory 4, Independent Study: ABT 395 Independent Study in Biotechnology or ABT 399 Experiential Learning in Biotechnology 3, Specialty Support: ASC 364 Reproductive Physiology of Farm Animals 4, BIO 315 Introduction to Cell Biology 4, BIO 350 Animal Physiology 4, BIO 430G Plant Physiology 4, BIO 476G General Microbial Physiology 4, BIO/PGY 502 Principles of Systems Cellular and Molecular Physiology 5, BIO 550 Comparative Physiology 3, BIO 580 Metabolism of Microorganisms 4, PGY/MI 590 Cellular and Molecular Physiology 4, Electives: Electives should be selected to complete the 132 hours required for graduation 8.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

University Of Kentucky

Department name

College of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture