Undergraduate Catalogue - UPRM

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
PROGRAM
The Industrial Biotechnology Program offers a
five-year interdisciplinary curriculum towards a
bachelor’s degree in the fields of biology,
chemistry and chemical engineering. The
program mission is to prepare professionals
capable of developing and advancing
biotechnology to contribute to the
socioeconomic development of the island of
Puerto Rico. Biotechnology has been identified
as a major thrust area for the development of a
knowledge-based economy in Puerto Rico. The
program has an Industrial Advisory Board who
provides guidelines with regards to curriculum
and initiatives that address the industrial
component of the Program. The student profile
is characterized by knowledge and skills in the
areas of industrial microbiology, molecular
biology, biochemistry, bioprocess engineering,
problem solving, troubleshooting, analytical
thinking and communication skills, among
others. Reseach and industrial internships are
part of the required experience of a graduate
from this program. Leadership and teamwork
are promoted by participation in the Industrial
Biotechnology Student Association and
extracurricular activities sponsored by major
biotechnology companies. The curriculum is
complemented by short courses offered by
industrial and academic partners who are intuned
to the current trends of the field. The Program
has a data base of its students’resumès to
promote placement by participation in activities
such as the annual job fair. Industrial
Biotechnology graduates are well prepared for
entry into the industry market or to continue
advanced graduate degrees. Students are
encouraged to participate in annual local,
national and international congresses to present
their work. By issuing bi-monthly newsletters,
our students are informed about the most recent
accomplishments and opportunities offered by
the Program. Over 500 high school students
have been impacted by our outreach program to
promote biotechnology as an alternate option for
university studies and a professional career path.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
*MATE 3005
Pre-Calculus 5
QUIM 3041
General Chemistry 4
BIOL 3051
General Biology I 4
*INGL 3---
First Year Course in English 3
*ESPA 3101
Basic Course in Spanish 3
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Second Semester
MATE 3031
Calculus I 4
QUIM 3042
General Chemistry 4
BIOL 3052
General Biology II 4
*INGL 3---
First Year Course in English 3
*ESPA 3102
Basic Course in Spanish 3
EDFI 3----
Course in Physical Education 1
19
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
MATE 3032
Calculus II 4
QUIM 3450
Fundamentals of Organic
Chemistry 5
FISI 3151
Modern College Physics 3
FISI 3153
Modern College Physics
Laboratory 1
INGL 3--- or 4---
Second Year Course in
English 3
EDFI 3---
Course in Physical
Education 1
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