Biotechnology — study plan
American University of Ras Al Khaimah School of Arts and Sciences
- Credit hours
- 128
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 50
- Degree
- bachelor
The Biotechnology study plan at American University of Ras Al Khaimah is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 128 credit hours across 50 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 32 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 112 | University Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL 113 | University Biology I Lab | 1 |
| MATH 111 | Calculus with Life Sciences Applications | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition | 3 |
| CHEM 111 | Principles of General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 112 | Principles of General Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| UNIV 100 | University First-Year Transition | 1 |
| BIOL 114 | University Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL 115 | University Biology II Lab | 1 |
| PHIL 100 | Gen Ed Humanities | 3 |
| STAT 100 | Introductory Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| CHEM 120 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 121 | Analytical Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| GEN-SBS | Gen Ed Social Sciences Elective | 3 |
Year 2 31 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 230 | General Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOL 231 | General Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| UNIV 200 | Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability | 3 |
| CHEM 215 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 216 | Organic Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| ITEC 103 | Fundamentals of Information Technology | 3 |
| PHYS 101 | Physics for Life Sciences | 3 |
| BIOL 270 | General Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 271 | General Genetics Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 250 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| BIOL 251 | Biochemistry I Lab | 1 |
| GEN-HUM | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Elective | 3 |
| BIOL 390 | Internship I | 3 |
Year 3 35 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 350 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| BIOL 380 | Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering | 3 |
| BIOL 381 | Biotechnology Lab Methods and Techniques | 1 |
| BIOL 356 | Virology | 3 |
| ENGL 202 | English for Workplace Communication | 3 |
| FREE-1 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| UAES 200 | Survey of United Arab Emirates Studies | 3 |
| BIOL 330 | Applied and Industrial Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOL 331 | Techniques in Applied/Industrial Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| BIO-EL1 | Biotechnology Elective Elective | 3 |
| BIOL 100 | Humankind in a Biological World | 3 |
| FREE-2 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| BIOL 391 | Internship II | 3 |
Year 4 29 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 490 | Research Methods in Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 450 | Bioethics | 3 |
| BIOL 491 | Senior Seminar | 2 |
| CONC-1 | Concentration Course I Elective | 3 |
| CONC-2 | Concentration Course II Elective | 3 |
| CONC-3 | Concentration Course III Elective | 3 |
| CONC-4 | Concentration Course IV Elective | 3 |
| CONC-5 | Concentration Course V Elective | 3 |
| CONC-6 | Concentration Course VI Elective | 3 |
| BIO-PROJ | Senior Project | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Biotechnology
How many credit hours is Biotechnology at American University of Ras Al Khaimah?
Biotechnology at American University of Ras Al Khaimah requires completing 128 credit hours to graduate, spread across 50 courses.
How many years is Biotechnology at American University of Ras Al Khaimah?
The study plan for Biotechnology spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Biotechnology award?
Biotechnology at American University of Ras Al Khaimah awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 128 credit hours.
Is Biotechnology offered at other universities?
Yes, Biotechnology is offered at at least 3 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.