The undergraduate Minor in Biotechnology is a university-wide program and draws upon NC State's strength in the life sciences, agriculture, and engineering. Students in the minor will participate in a series of cutting-edge laboratory-intensive courses. Upon completion of the minor, students will have a conceptual understanding of a wide array of research applications in biotechnology, as well as mastery of numerous techniques.
Biotechnology is not universally accepted, and one role of a university is to ensure that this technology is used wisely. A key part of the training provided by the Biotechnology Minor is the requirement for an ethics course that promotes critical thinking of ethical issues and discussions of individual and collective rights and responsibilities. By active participation in break-out sessions, each student can contribute their concerns and thoughts regarding the complex issues that accompany the use of genetically engineered organisms.
Admissions and Certification of Minor
Students who have questions or who would like to be admitted to the minor should complete the Change of Degree Application (CODA) to Add a Minor. The minor must be completed no later than the semester in which the student expects to graduate from their degree program. The CODA should be completed during the registration period that will complete the requirements for the minor or during the registration period for the student's final semester at NC State.
Contact Persons
Carlos C. Goller
6104 Jordan Hall
919.513.4231
[email protected]
Robert M. Kelly
Partners II Bldg., Room 3309
840 Main Campus Drive
919.515.6396
[email protected]