Major Requirements**
- Biotechnology
- ABT 101 - Introduction to Biotechnology
- ABT 201W - Scientific Methods in Biotechnology* - 1 hr
- ABT 301W - Technical Presentation in Biotechnology* - 2 hrs
- Microbiology
- BIO 308 - Principles of Microbiology - 3 hrs
- BIO 209 - Principles of Mircrobiology Laboratory - 2 hrs
- Biochemistry
- BCH 401G - Fundamentals of Biochemistry - 3hrs
or CHE 550 General Biochemistry - 3 hrs
- Genetics
- ABT/ASC/ENT 360 - Genetics
or BIO 304 Principles of Genetics
- ABT 460 - Introduction to Molecular Genetics - 3 hrs
- ABT 461 - Introduction to Population Genetics - 3 hrs
- Statistics
- STA 291 - Introduction to Statistics - 3 hrs
- Advanced Practical Skills
- ABT 495 - Experimental Methods in Biotechnology - 4 hrs or
- BIO 510 - Recombinant DNA Techniques Laboratory - 4 hrs
- Independent Study
- ABT 395 - Independent Study in Biotechnology - 3-4 hrs
or ABT 399 - Experiential Learning in Biotechnology - 3 hrs
All students are expected to undertake an independent study in an area of their interest for a minimum of 3 credit hours. This requirement can be met by a research project or an internship that is agreed upon by a student's advisor and approved by the Biotechnology Coordinating Committee prior to initiation of the program. Both written and oral reports are required upon completion of the project.
*These two courses in sequence meet the Graduation Writing Requirement for ABT students.
**NOTICE: Although every effort is made to ensure that this list of college requirements is accurate and up to date, it is provided for the convenience of the user and should not be considered the official version. The official version of this material is available in the University of Kentucky Bulletin. The user is advised to refer to and rely upon the official version of this material when making significant decisions or judgments.
