BIOTECHNOLOGY / GENETIC ENGINEERING1 PREPARATORY COURSES2
FIRST YEAR


COURSES
CREDITS
 
Fall
Spring
BIOL 1100, 1120 and 2300
5
5 and 4
3MATH 1210, 1220
5
4
CHEM 1210, 1220
5
5
CIS 1200
2
  
COMM 1010
3
  
Total Credits
20
18
SECOND YEAR


COURSES
CREDITS
 
Fall
Spring
BIOL 2440
5
  
CHEM 2310
5
  
ECON 2010 or PSYC 1010
3
PHSX 2010
5
  
HIST 1700 or POLS 1100  
 3
ENGL 1010, 2010
 3
3
HU(lit)  
3
FA or HU  
3
FA  
3
Total Credits
18
18

 
Note: The courses above will articulate with Brigham Young University, Provo;  Utah State University, Logan; Weber State University, Ogden; and University of Utah, Salt Lake City.
1The Biotechnology / Genetic Engineering pre-major focuses on the principles of genetics and applied aspects of plant genetic improvement.  Students in this program take a variety of courses in both basic and applied biological sciences and gain firsthand experience in plant molecular biology, biotechnology, and genetic engineering, including procedures in the greenhouse and field.  Completion of a bachelor's degree (BS) in Biotechnology / Genetic Engineering prepare students for employment, or for graduate studies in plant genetics, breeding, and biotechnology.  At USU the Crop Science Major contains the Biotechnology/Research Option.

The Program
     The Biotechnology/Research Option is designed for students who wish to participate in the development of plant-oriented technologies at any level of employment, and for those who intend to pursue a career in private or public research.  Courses provide the fundamental tools for a twenty-first century career in agriculture.
2All Biotechnology / Genetic Engineering majors are required to complete a core course bachelor's curriculum.  If the student selects a two year program, additional lower division course work must be taken at the college or university to which they transfer.  Because of the rigorous nature of the program, the three year option is recommended for most students and include the following curriculum depending on the program. 

Additional Core Courses 

It is recommended that a catalog of the school transfer be obtained, and that you follow a selected program.  Students should contact Dr. Robert E. Coombs, Plant Science Advisor, before registering for classes.
3Students may begin at any MATH course level for which they are prepared including developmental courses designed for students not ready for college level courses.  Students who have taken a year of calculus in high school and have a strong background in trigonometry may enroll in MATH 1220 their first semester at Dixie.  Math Skills Placement, If your ACT math score is - 
  • 12 or lower, take MATH 0900
  • 13 to 16, take MATH 0930
  • 17 to 22, take MATH 1010
  • 23 or higher, take MATH 1050, 1060, or 1210.