Synthetic Biology Minor

Synthetic Biology Minor Information

Department of Biological Sciences
PO Box 70703
Phone: (423) 439-4329
Fax: (423) 439-5958
Web Address: www.etsu.edu/cas/biology

Synthetic biology is a broad leading-edge science that combines elements of genetic engineering, biochemistry, biotechnology, engineering, computer science, and mathematics. The use of living organisms to generate products from medicines to advanced materials is at the heart of the large and growing bioeconomy. This minor provides a curriculum focused on the latest information and techniques used in the science and industry. The course of study is designed to enhance science majors’ prospects for graduate school and jobs in biotech industries. It will also provide students from non-science majors (e.g. business, engineering, computer science, etc.) with a strong working knowledge of the field.

Synthetic Biology Minor Requirements: 21-22 credits

Required Courses: 18 credits

• BIOL 1110 - Biology for Science Majors Lecture I (3 credits)
• BIOL 1111 - Biology for Science Majors Laboratory I (1 credit)
• BIOL 3100 - General Genetics (3 credits)
• BIOL 3141 - Genetics Laboratory (2 credits)
• BIOL 3330 - Fundamentals of Synthetic Biology (3 credits)
• BIOL 4667 - Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics (3 credits)
• BIOL 4677 - Synthetic Biology and Bioengineering (3 credits)

Advisor Approved Electives: 3-4 credits

Choose one from the list below.

• BIOL 4767 - Plant Physiology and Development (4 credits)
• BIOL 3450 - Algae and Fungi (4 credits)
• CSCI 3010 - Scripting for Data Management (3 credits)
• CSCI 3020 - Database Advanced Topics (3 credits)
• CHEM 4200 - Principles of Instrumental Analysis (3 credits)
• ENTC 2510 - Introduction to Robotics (3 credits)
• HSCI 3320 - General Microbiology (4 credits)
• HSCI 4730 - Molecular and Microbial Genetics (3 credits)
• MGMT 3100 - Production/Operations Management (3 credits)
• MATH 3150 - Mathematical Modeling (3 credits)
• MGMT 4910 - Strategic Management (3 credits)
• PHIL 3130 - Bioethics (3 credits)

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• CHEM 4621 - Advanced Integrated Laboratory - Structure (2 credits)

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• CHEM 4631 - Advanced Integrated Laboratory - Analytical Techniques (2 credits)

• (CHEM 4621 and CHEM 4631 are taken together for 4 credits.)

Minor Requirement

A minor is a secondary area of study outside of the major program of study with a structured curriculum composed of at least 18 credits of which at least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above.