Integrated Science and Technology

Majors within ISAT

Majors are specific degree programs of study within the Department of Integrated Science and Technology.

Areas of Emphasis are focuses within majors in the Department of Integrated Science and Technology.

Specializations are specific areas of focus within areas of emphasis, not noted on the transcript or diploma.

Minors are 12-15 hours of courses offered by the Department of Integrated Science and Technology, but are not open to students already majoring in a degree program offered by the IST Department.

Certifcations are options that non-degree seeking students can earn by taking specific courses within IST.

Major in Integrated Science and Technology

This major is a general major within the IST department for those who want to focus on Integrated Science and Technology and not one single aspect avaialable withint he department.

Major in Computer and Information Technology

A major in Computer and Information Technology provides a solid grounding in the information technology field and allows students to complete areas of emphasis in computer application development, computer forensics or web application development, along with specializations in software development, instrumentation, network security and administration, computer and multimedia forensics/investigation, web programming or database administration.

Environmental Science Major

This major requires 16 hours of 3-400 level science (Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Physics). See the listing below the description of the other majors and areas for requirements.

Major in Biotechnology

A major in biotechnology provides students with a technical, specialized program with a strong core curriculum in Chemistry and Biology. The program is tailored to provide the type of educational environment that prepares the students of today and tomorrow for careers in the biopharmaceutical and the diagnostic industry, forensics, health sciences, research and medicine. Emphasis is placed on hands training and ability to utilize the modern tools of science to harness the natural and biological capabilities of plants, animals, and microbes for the benefit of man and exposes students to the modern tools of molecular biology, immunology and biochemistry as well as to such disciplines as bioinformatics, molecular diagnostics, molecular genetics, genetic engineering and protein biotechnology. Required courses include: IST 241, 340-342, CHM 211-212, 217-218, BSC 120 & 417.

The pre-professional specialization includes traditional science and math courses required by most professional programs such as medical school, genetic counseling or graduate school: These include: BSC 322 & 365, CHM 355-356 & 361, PHY 201-204 and MTH 229. The Applied Research specialization prepares students for a career in the biotechnology industry, forensic DNA analysis or university research laboratories and allows for greater freedom in choosing elective courses.