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The biotechnology industry is a major economic drive, generating approximately $140 billion in revenue. Currently, U.S. biotechnology firms employ more than 1.66 million people, but with the need for rapid innovation, the demand for skilled professionals will continue to rise.
Marywood's biotechnology programs cover molecular research, genomics, forensics, bioinformatics (biocomputing), and environmental bioremediation, as well as management, communication, patent law, and other "business" areas to prepare graduates for a wide range of careers.
Broad career opportunities in biotechnology
Five large teaching labs
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The Center for Natural and Health Sciences (CNHS) is equipped with seven large teaching laboratories.
laboratory space for teaching labs, equipped with ductless fume green hoods
an environmental wet laboratory/greenhouse
five dedicated research laboratories
state-of-the-art anatomy and physiology laboratory houses virtual dissection Anatomage tableÂ
Autoclaves Autoclaves are pressure chambers that sterilize equipment, perform scientific experiments, or carry out industrial processes using high pressure steam.
Gel & Blot Imaging System The ChemiDoc XRS+ System features high-sensitivity detection for a wide range of methods including fluorescence and densitometry.
The ChemiDoc XRS+ system is based on CCD high-resolution, high-sensitivity detection technology and modular options to accommodate a wide range of samples and support multiple detection methods including fluorescence, colorimetry, densitometry, chemiluminescence, and chemifluorescence. The system is controlled by Image Labâ„¢ software to optimize imager performance for fast, integrated, and automated image capture and analysis of various samples.
The system accommodates a wide array of samples, from large handcast polyacrylamide gels to small ReadyAgaroseâ„¢ gels and various blots. The system is an ideal accompaniment to PCR, purification, and electrophoresis systems, enabling image analysis and documentation of restriction digests, amplified nucleic acids, genetic fingerprinting, RFLPs, and protein purification and characterization.
Genetic Analyzer DNA Sequencing machine
Incubator Shakers Innova 42 stackable incubated shakers provide broad temperature capabilities for culturing a wide variety of organisms in flasks up to 3 L
Inverted Fluorescent Microscope Nikon TE 2000U Inverted Fluorescent Microscope with Normarski D/C components and digital imaging capabilities.Â
Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS) Used in microbiology, molecular biology, proteomics, and drug testing, liquid chromatography mass spectrometers can be used for microorganism detection, protein sequencing, analysis, and research. The LC part separates the sample into its components, which are ionized and sent through the mass spectrometer for identification.Â
Spectrophotometers The spectrophotometer is an instrument that can be adjusted to illuminate a sample with a specific wavelength of light. The spectrophotometer then measures the amount of light energy that is absorbed or transmitted by the sample.
The Hach DR 5000 UV-Vis Laboratory Spectrophotometer offers a broad range of water analysis methods with more than 240 pre-programmed tests.
Thermal Cycler The thermal cycler is a laboratory apparatus most commonly used to amplify segments of DNA via the polymerase chain reaction.
The Center for Natural and Health Sciences contains various science laboratories, including a Microbiology and Molecular/Cellular Biology lab, an Organic Chemistry lab, an Anatomy and Physiology lab, a Physics lab, a Biotechnology research lab, and an Environmental wet laboratory, along with a greenhouse, computer labs, and various classrooms.
Classrooms for our Math and Computer Science, Science, and Public Administration programs are in this building. The 100-seat Comerford Theatre, one of two large lecture halls on campus, is located here.
The Center for Natural and Health Sciences contains various science laboratories, including a Microbiology and Molecular/Cellular Biology lab, an Organic Chemistry lab, an Anatomy and Physiology lab, a Physics lab, a Biotechnology research lab, and an Environmental wet laboratory, along with a greenhouse, computer labs, and various classrooms.
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
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Course Numbers |
Course Names |
Credit Hours |
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NEW CORE REQUIRED COURSES |
34 total credits |
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ENGL 160 |
Composition/Rhetoric |
3 |
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ENGL 3xx |
Literature |
3 |
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PHIL 120 or PHIL 121 |
3 |
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FA |
Fine Arts Elective |
3 |
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OS |
Oral/Speaking |
3 |
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RST 112 |
Encountering Faith |
3 |
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WI |
Writing Intensive |
3 |
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LANG 150/250 |
Language |
3 |
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES |
53 total credits |
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BIOL 150 + L |
General Biology I |
4 |
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BIOL 151 + L |
General Biology II |
4 |
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BIOL 235 + L |
General Microbiology |
4 |
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BIOL 281 |
Introduction to Biotechnology |
4 |
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BIOL 302 OR BIOL 383 |
Bioinformatics Emerging Medicines and Technology |
3 3 |
|
BIOL 401 |
Cell Culture |
3 |
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BIOL 410 |
Science Literary Capstone |
2 |
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BIOL 440 + L |
Molecular & Cellular Biology |
4 |
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BIOL 455 |
Senior Research Project |
2 |
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CHEM 131 + L |
General Chemistry I |
4 |
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CHEM 132 + L |
General Chemistry II |
4 |
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CHEM 221 + L |
Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
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CHEM 222 + L |
Organic Chemistry II |
4 |
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*MATH 155 |
Statistics |
3 |
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***MATH 170 OR MATH 211 |
Applications of Calculus to the life Sciences Calculus I |
3 4 |
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STEM 102 |
1 |
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ELECTIVE MAJOR COURSES |
CHOOSE 24-33 CREDITS |
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BIOL 288 |
Human Evolution |
3 |
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BIOL 300 + L |
Human Gross Anatomy |
4 |
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BIOL 301 + L |
Human Physiology |
3 |
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BIOL 302 |
Bioinformatics |
3 |
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BIOL 305 |
Fundamental Neuroscience |
3 |
|
BIOL 332 + L |
Immunology |
4 |
|
BIOL 383 |
Emerging Medicines and Technology |
3 |
|
BIOL 421 + L |
Biochemistry I |
4 |
|
BIOL 422 |
Biochemistry II |
3 |
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BIOL 446 + L |
Genetics |
4 |
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BIOL 498 |
Biology Internship |
3 |
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CHEM 312 |
Environment Chemistry |
3 |
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CHEM 313 |
Elements of Medicinal Chemistry |
3 |
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CHEM 398 + L |
Chemical Analysis |
4 |
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ENVS 420 + L |
Ecology |
4 |
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MATH 212 |
Calculus II |
4 |
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PHYS 303 + L |
General Physics I |
4 |
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PHYS 304 + L |
General Physics II |
4 |
Math Placement Test: all students must take this test unless they have AP or dual enrollment credits which meet all required courses for the major.
< 40: must take MATH 095 before any other math course (credits do not count towards graduation)Â
=/>40: eligible for MATH 155, MATH 160 (pre-requisite course for MATH 170/211)
=/>75: eligible for all math courses including MATH 170/211 (Calculus I)
*you may need to take MATH 095 prior to taking MATH 155 requirement depending on Math Placement Test
** you may need to take MATH 095, MATH 160 prior to MATH 170 requirement depending on Math Placement TestÂ
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