2024-2025 Catalog
Biotechnology (BIOT-BS), B.S.
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Bachelor of Science
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, structured to complete the biotechnology foundations course work. The professional sequence of biotechnology course work typically begins with the student’s junior year. Admission to the professional biotechnology sequence is competitive and based on the foundation coursework. Internships and independent research projects are available to biotechnology students and enable them to gain experience in a laboratory setting.
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Program Outcomes
- Students will be able to recognize, recall, and apply knowledge of the processes, molecular factors, and phenotypic outcomes associated with the replication, transfer, expression, and regulation of genetic material.
- Students will be able to recognize, recall, and apply knowledge of the cellular factors, chemical processes, and regulation associated with bioenergetics and metabolism.
- Students will be able to recognize, recall, and apply knowledge of the composition, formation, and maintenance of cellular structures and their functions.
- Students will be proficient in the performance, careful observation, data collection, and analysis of data from advanced laboratory procedures in the areas of molecular genetics, cell biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, and immunology.
- Students will have the ability to analyze, evaluate, and present information from peer-reviewed scientific publications in written and verbal form.
- Students will have the ability to apply learned biotechnology skills and laboratory techniques in internships and independent study projects.
New Student Admission Requirements
- 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- ACT Score of 17 or SAT Score of 900 (optional)
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- 2.00 Overall GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- At least 12 credits
University Requirements - 30 to 31 Credits Required
First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required
All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy
University General Education Requirements - 30 Credits Required
Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage
Communication Competency - 12 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Quantitative Literacy Competency - Credits Required Met in College Requirements
Natural Sciences Competency - Credits Required Met in College Requirements
Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course. Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course. Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course. United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the United States (U.S.) Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Global Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the Global Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Collaboration Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Collaboration attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes. Problem Solving Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Problem Solving attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes. College Requirements - 93 Credits Required
Major Courses - 93 Credits Required
Notes
- Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
- Students may only earn one Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from Ferris State University.
- Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.
University Graduation Requirements
These are the minimum graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University:
- All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
- A minimum of 120 credits must be earned.
- A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
- A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
- A minimum of 40 credits of 300 level or higher courses must be earned.
Programmatic Graduation Requirements
These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:
- All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
- A minimum grade of C- must be earned in all Science and Mathematics courses.
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