南达科塔矿业理工学院

Applied Biological Sciences

The Department of Chemistry and Applied Biological Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Applied Biological Sciences.

Applied Biological Sciences (ABS) graduates are rigorously trained in the biological sciences, with a strong background in the foundation areas of biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. The Department of Chemistry and Applied Biological Sciences offers both fundamental and advanced courses in biology and chemistry. In the area of biology, course offerings include anatomy, physiology, microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, microbial genetics, cell and molecular biology, pathogenesis, and industrial microbiology. The Bachelor of Science in Applied Biological Sciences requires 120 semester credits.

The department prepares students for meaningful and productive careers in one of the diverse areas within the biological sciences, including medicine, microbial and molecular biology, biomedical sciences, biotechnology, or biomedical engineering. The ABS major has a wide range of options to uniquely prepare graduates for these cross-disciplinary and technology-oriented professional career paths. Students can select courses from an extensive list of electives to suit their particular interests and career aspirations.

• Students wishing to pursue careers or graduate study in medicine, pharmaceutical science, biomedical technology, medical and patent law, academic research can choose a premedical or molecular emphasis, rich in courses in microbiology and cell and molecular biology.
• Students wishing to prepare for graduate study in biomedical engineering or pursue career fields such as bioprocessing or bioenergy can choose a biomedical engineering emphasis, which provides an opportunity to meld biology with world-class engineering courses available at SDSM&T. This emphasis involves academic preparation in various engineering disciplines, including civil, materials and metallurgical, or mechanical engineering.
• ABS graduates will also be well-positioned, with further certification, to fill the demand for highly-trained middle and high school science teachers.