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Feb 12, 2025
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2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Plant Genetics, Breeding, and Biotechnology, BS
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About the Program
Plant genetics, breeding, and biotechnology students are interested in agricultural biotechnology, genetic engineering, and research in genetic mechanisms that control crop growth and development. Students prepare for many research opportunities in industry and acquire the necessary background for graduate studies. Students also learn the fundamentals of genetics and practical plant breeding as well as the latest developments in genetic engineering, environmentally sound crop production practices, development of varieties appropriate for the agriculture of developing countries, and strategies for developing plant lines adapted to environmental stresses. Opportunities exist for training both in laboratory and field practices important to modern genetics research. A professional internship involving practical aspects of the option is required.
Plant Genetics, Breeding, and Biotechnology Website
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Degree Requirements
120 Credits RequiredDepartmental/Program Major Courses (21-22 credits)
Required Major Courses (21-22 credits)
Other Departmental /Program Course Requirements (89-91 credits)
Electives (7-10 credits)
- Elective (credits required depend on Math, Physics, & Physiology course choices) - Credit Hours: 7.00 to 10.00
College of Agriculture & University Level Requirements
- 2.0 GPA required for Bachelor of Science degree
- 32 Upper division credits taken from Purdue
- 9 credits International Understanding
- 3 credits Multicultural Awareness
- 9 credits of Hum and/or Social Sciences outside the College of Agriculture
University Core Requirements
- Human Cultures Humanities
- Human Cultures Behavioral/Social Science
- Information Literacy
- Science #1
- Science #2
- Science, Technology, and Society
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Quantitative Reasoning
For a complete listing of course selectives, visit the Provost’s Website. Prerequisite Information:
For current pre-requisites for courses, click here. Notes
2.0 GPA required for Bachelor of Science degree. Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student. Official and complete prerequisite lists are in the course catalog; the incomplete listing presented here regards this program and course sequencing. Spring 3rd Year
- BIOL 22100 - Introduction To Microbiology
- Directed Selective - Credit Hours: 6.00
- Humanities or Social Science Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Written or Oral Communication Selective (20000+ level) - Credit Hours: 3.00
Foreign Language Courses
Foreign Language proficiency requirements vary by program. For acceptable languages and proficiency levels, see your advisor: American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, (ancient) Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish Critical Course
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