Tepper School of Business
Biotechnology Track Curriculum
2010-2011
Prerequisites for Track: Biochemistry, Genetics, and Statistics for Lab Sciences and a lab course are preferred but not required.
Students who do not possess a science background will be required to take an overview course, 38-709 Applied Cell & Molecular Biology, in the Fall of their 2nd year.
An interview with the faculty coordinator is required for all applicants.
Required Courses
|
Course # |
Course Title |
Units |
Offered |
|
38-709 |
Applied Cell & Molecular Biology |
12 |
Fall |
|
38-710 |
Principles of Biotechnology |
12 units |
Spring |
|
90-788 |
Biotechnology Regulations, Policy and Compliance |
6 units |
Mini 3 |
|
45-886 |
Biotechnology Industry, Structure and Strategy |
6 units |
Mini 4 |
|
|
Project Course |
12 units |
Spring Year 2 |
Required Course Must Choose ONE
|
Course # |
Course Title |
Units |
Offered |
|
19-448 |
Science Technology & Ethics |
|
|
|
80-245 |
Medical Ethics |
9 units |
Spring |
|
80-244 |
Environment Management & Ethics |
9 units |
Spring |
Electives* Must Choose ONE
|
Course # |
Course Title |
Units |
Offered |
|
42-101 |
Biomedical Engineering |
12 units |
Spring |
|
03-510 |
BioInformatics/Computational Biology |
12 units |
Spring |
|
42-744 |
Medical Devices |
12 units |
Spring |
|
42-721
|
Biotechnology and Environmental Process |
12 units |
Fall |
|
03-742 |
Molecular Biology |
12 units |
Fall |
* With the advisor's approval, other electives can be substituted for those listed above.
Curriculum and times offered are subject to change.
Faculty Coordinators:
Jonathan Jarvik jarvik@cmu.edu
Arthur Boni boni@andrew.cmu.edu
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