• Production of recombinant molecules
• Isolation and quantification of DNA, RNA, and protein
• Experiments in proteomics
• Design and optimization of PCR and R T-PCR applications
• Cell and tissue culture and transfection
• Bioinformatic database analyses of genomes, proteomics, and evolutionary relationships

Through courses with small class sizes, internships within biotechnological industries that we help you find, instruction in professional development and research design/presentation, and numerous multi-disciplinary, hands-on experiences using our state-of-the-art laboratories, equipment, and software, you will have the in-demand research and laboratory skills for a career in biotechnology.

Upon completion of the program, you will receive certification verifying the successful mastery of the program requirements.

See the links at the right for more specific information, such as a sample course schedule plan and the forms you need for the program.

For additional information about the biology department, take a look at these resources: 

• Careers in Biology: Ball State resources can help you find your career path.
• Faculty Research Interests: Read about the variety of research biology faculty participate in, or see the entire list of people in the department.