Honors in Biotechnology is a distinction bestowed on those outstanding undergraduate Biotechnology majors who have demonstrated distinct competence in overall biotechnology course work and who have completed an independent research project of substantial merit. This program offers motivated students the opportunity to develop research and communication skills in preparation for graduate study or a professional career. For more information about the specific program requirements, please contact Dr. Randall Tracy in the Biology Department. Students considering working towards Honors in Biotechnology should take BI-205: Research Techniques and Experimental Design in the spring semester of either their second or third year.

Requirements for the Honors Program in Biotechnology

• A written thesis describing the student's original research
• Grade point average in major and ancillary courses of at least 3.5
• Successful completion of BI-205
• Enrollment in a minimum of one semester of independent study credit (BI-440) totaling at least 4 credits