OVERVIEW

Biotechnology

The pharmaceutical and biotech industries continue to be strong in Massachusetts.  In addition, many other disciplines in Biology are also using the tools of biotechnology in one manner or another.  Thus an understanding of these tools and experience using techniques of biotechnology can help prepare you for your career in science.  Indeed, these tools are commonly used or referenced by the many pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in Massachusetts, by government and academic research laboratories, and even by some environmental research and consulting groups.  Several courses that can be taken as part of the Biotechnology Concentration at Fitchburg State can help you achieve an understanding of the principles underlying different aspects of biotechnology.  In addition, many of these courses are laboratory-based where students gain hands-on experience using several cutting-edge molecular techniques and equipment.

The Curriculum

Biotechnology Concentration

The Bachelor of Science in Biology/Biotechnology concentration includes all of the requirements for the Biology major. When choosing their six advanced electives including a Capstone course, students in this concentration must take BIOL 3250 Cell Biology and at least three courses from the following: BIOL 3450 Biochemistry, BIOL 3900 General Microbiology, BIOL 4500 Molecular Biology, BIOL 3350 Cell Culture Techniques, or BIOL 4810 Immunology.

BS in Biology/Environmental Biology
The bachelor of science in Biology/Environmental Biology
is an appropriate concentration for students interested in
environmental careers, including ecology research, environmental
protection, or state agencies.
This concentration includes all of the requirements of the
Biology major with the following changes:
1. Environmental Science (BIOL 1010/ENSC 1000) is
required.
2. One of the upper-level Biology electives is replaced by an
internship of 3-6 credits in an environmental area (ENSC
4950).
3. Two semesters of General Physics can be replaced with
any two courses at or above the 2000 level with a GEOG
or PHYS designation. Students considering graduate
studies should note that Physics is required by some
graduate programs.
4. While the MATH requirements are the same as for any
Biology major, Applied Statistics (MATH 1700) is
encouraged.

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BS in Biology/Biotechnology

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