Biotechnology (BTEC)

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5000 Level Courses

5302. Advanced Cell Biology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: 8 hours of biology, 8 hours of chemistry, plus at least one semester of organic chemistry; or consent of instructor. Structure and function of cells with introduction to modern techniques for cell study. Offered to graduate students with no formal training in cell biology. (BIOL 5302)

5304. Growth and Development (3:3:0). A study of differentiation, development, growth, and fattening of domestic animals and hereditary and environmental influences and interactions. SS. (ANSC 5304)

5321. Plant Breeding Theory (3:3:0). Breeding and plant improvement presented at an advanced level. S, even years. (PSS 5321)

5325. Transgenic and Plant Cell Genetics (3:3:0). Genome organization in plants, interspecific hybridization, cytoplasmic male sterility, self-incompatibility, tissue culture, in-vitro screening, and transformation technologies. F, odd years. (PSS 5325)

5337. Enzymes (3:3:0). Prerequisite: CHEM 3311, 3312 or CHEM 4303 or equivalents. Structure, mode of action, and kinetics of enzymes. (CHEM 5337)

5338. Methods in Biotechnology (3:1:6). Prerequisites: CHEM 3310 or 3311 and CHEM 3314. Methodology for identification and manipulation of genes for protein expression and purification and for enzyme assays.

5339. Nucleic Acids (3:3:0). Prerequisite: CHEM 3312 or 4303 and BIOL 4320 or 5320. Eukaryotic and prokaryotic DNA cloning strategies, DNA sequence analysis and manipulation, recombinant DNA expression. (CHEM 5339)

5403. Biometry (4:3:2). Introduction to biological statistics. Observation, probability, “t” test, analysis of variance, mean separation procedures, linear regression and correlation, and chi-square. Introduction to computerization of statistical analyses. F. (ANSC 5403)

5408. Microbial Genetics (4:3:3). Prerequisite: MBIO 5301 or consent of instructor. Topics include current techniques of genetic analysis, molecular biology, molecular genetics, nucleic acid metabolism, and gene regulation in microorganisms, with emphasis on bacteria and bacteriophages. May not be taken for credit by students who have taken MBIO 4406. F. (MBIO 5408)

5414. Advanced Plant Biotechnology (4:3:2). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Principles of biotechnology and genetic engineering. Genetic manipulations applied to problems in agricultural research and practice. F, odd years.

6000 Level Courses

6000. Master’s Thesis (V1-6). (GBTC 6000)

6001. Biotechnology Internship (V1-9). Research and training in a private-sector or government laboratory. Consent of program director required. For nonthesis students.

6101. Biotechnology Seminar (1:1:0). Presentation of current research topics in areas directly relevant to biotechnology. (GBTC 6101)

6301. Introduction to Biotechnology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: CHEM 3311, 3312, 3313. Scientific bases of biotechnology techniques. Applications of biotechnology and ethical and social impact. (GBTC 6301)

6315. Regulation of Gene Expression (3:3:0). Prerequisite: BIOL 5320 or 4320. An advanced, in-depth analysis of current research on mechanisms that regulate eukaryotic gene expression at transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels. (BIOL 6315)

6322. Advanced Plant Breeding (3:3:0). Qualitative and quantitative inheritance, heterosis, selection theory and breeding methodology for crop plant improvement, genotype by environment interaction, and application of cellular and molecular techniques to plant breeding. S, odd years. (PSS 6322)

6324. Molecular, Genetic, and Plant Genomics (3:3:0). Genome mapping in plants, gene structure and expression, recombinant DNA and gene cloning methods, molecular markers, QTL analysis, physical mapping, DNA chip technology, and functional genomics. S, even years. (PSS 6424)

7000 Level Courses

7000. Research in Biotechnology (V1-9). Full-time laboratory research under the direct supervision of a TTU or TTUHSC graduate faculty member. For thesis-option students. (GBTC 7000)

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