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We live in the post-genome era, as the human genome has been sequenced, unlocking our genetic information. As a result of such incredible advances, biotechnology is considered the third technological revolution and is expected to change the world as much as the industrial and the computer/IT revolutions before it. The excitement of this growing field, and the abundance of outstanding resources in the area surrounding Endicott's campus, led to the creation of a Biology and Biotechnology (Bio/Biotech) major that offers students a progressive biology education. Bio/Biotech majors receive cutting-edge technical training in courses and laboratory sessions that, together, provide knowledge and methodological skills in areas like genomics, bioethics, molecular biology, chemistry, and bioinformatics.
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Faculty Profile
Dr. Jessica Kaufman
New to Endicott, Dr. Jessica Kaufman exudes a passion for mentoring young scientists and a contagious enthusiasm for cutting-edge approaches to biological research. With degrees in chemical and biomedical engineering, Dr. Kaufman has been a part of the latest scientific advancements, most recently researching biomaterials that support the enhancement and replacement of human tissue. She has extensive experience with the many ways in which technological applications - such as computer modeling - greatly increase opportunities for amazing advances in science and the medical fields, and, in both the classroom and the laboratory, she guides students through the wonders and possibilities of the biotechnology revolution.
Dr. Peter Eden, Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences, talks about:
"Career Paths and Opportunities for Biotech Graduates"
"What is Biotechnology? What is Endicott Biotechnology?"
"Ethical, Legal and Social Issues"
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Discoveries and applications related to biotechnology affect society greatly, as they contribute to health, food and nutrition improvement, energy solutions, nanotechnology, environmental protection, vaccine development and bio-warfare preparedness, forensics, drug discovery, and more. The emergence of the Boston region as the nation's biotech leader, home to over 300 biotech companies, combined with the College's unique emphasis on internships, means that our Biotech majors benefit from outstanding local opportunities and experience a number of exciting career options before graduation.
Program Materials:
Program Information
Pre-Professional Program Guide
Course requirements:
BIO 102 Principles of Biology I
BIO 103 Principles of Biology II
BIO 207 Microbiology
BIO 225 Introduction to Biotechnology
BIO 311 Genes and Genomes
BIO 320 Cell and Molecular Biology
BIO 340 Bioinformatics
BIO 383 Biotech Lab Techniques
CHE 105 General Chemistry I
CHE 106 General Chemistry II
CHE 207 Organic Chemistry I
CHE 208 Organic Chemistry II
MTH 126 Applied Statistics
MTH 135 Calculus I
PHL 310 Bioethics
Three Bio/Biotech electives
Optional Bio/Biotech Program Concentrations:
Pre-Professional Concentration: Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, and Pre-Dental courses prepare you for future studies at competitive graduate, medical, and veterinary schools.
Environmental Science Concentration: Bring a modern biological perspective to the study of the natural world by taking courses in both advanced biology and environmental science.
Practice What You Learn...
Examples of Recent Biotechnology Major Internships:
Mass. General Hospital
Cell Signaling Technology
UMass Amherst Genetics Lab
NSMC Laboratory
Concord Orthopedics
Career Possibilities:
Research Science/Biomedical Engineering
DNA Forensics
Medicine: Physician,Veterinarian,
Dentist, Chiropractor, and more
Environmental Science
Genetic Counseling
Bioinformatics
Patent Law
FDA Regulatory Affairs and Clinical
Trials Coordination
Pharmaceutical Sales
Download Bio/BioTech Career Sheet for more options and information. |
