DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
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address
(14662) D212, Dasol Hall, 43, Jibong-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea -
hours of operation
8:30 am-5:30 pm -
tel
+82 2 2164 4991 -
e-mail
biotech@catholic.ac.kr
About the Department
This department studies applied research that can be used in various industries such as health, medical, food, environment, agriculture, water, livestock, cosmetics, bioenergy, and bioinformatics using the results of basic research in the life sciences. Recently, the department is developing into a major with the addition of synthetic biology, a course centered on the Fourth Industrial Revolution that utilizes genetic information in conjunction with electricity, electronics, machinery, chemistry, computer science, and information processing technology.
Curriculum
| Year 1 | BioIntroduction, Introduction to Biotechnology, General Biology, General Chemistry and Lab, Introductory Bio Lab, etc. |
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| Year 2 | Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biophysical Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry, Animal Physiology, BT Basic Labs, etc. |
| Year 3 | Microbiology, Fermentation Engineering, Genetic Engineering Enzymology, Cell Biology, Bioprocess Engineering, BT Applications, etc. |
| Year 4 | Immunology, Protein Engineering, Genomics and Proteomics, Biomaterials Analysis, Biological Food Hygiene and Health, Advanced Research Practicum, Biotechnology Practicum, etc |
Major Course Guide
Year 1 │ BioIntroduction
Students acquire basic theories to understand electrical circuits and develop problem-solving skills and application skills This course provides the fundamental knowledge needed to design a career in biotechnology at a liberal arts level by reviewing the history and future of genetic engineering over the past 50 years since its inception. The main contents include circuit elements, circuit analysis methods, steady-state analysis, mutual inductance, and other conversion techniques for circuit analysis.
Year 2 │ Biochemistry
Describes the structure and chemical and biological properties of the basic biomaterials that make up cells and living things: amino acids, proteins, fatty acids and lipids, and carbohydrates genes, and their nutritional, physiological, and structural functions in living things (enzymes, cell membranes, nucleic acids, signal transduction, physiological regulation, etc.)
Year 3 │ Microbiome
Provides a basic understanding of the role of different microbial communities in interacting with plants and animals and how they can be utilized as biomaterials.
Year 4 │ Protein Engineering
This course covers the types, uses, and importance of enzymes as biomaterials for medical, health, food, environment, and various other industries, enzyme protein engineering techniques and applications, and industrial production techniques of useful substances using enzymes.
Academic Activities
Learning Communities
We run a learning community where students choose a topic, conduct a literature review or experiment under the guidance of a professor, and present it in the fall semester.
Advanced Research Labs
We host a lab program to experience a professor's lab
Major Tours
We run programs to visit bio-related companies to get real world experience
Careers after Graduation
| Education & research | Professional researchers, graduate school |
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| Enterprise | Food, pharma, and bio companies |
| Agencies and Organizations | Official of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information, Korea Biotechnology Research Institute |
| Professions | Patent Attorney |
| Other | Startup (social enterprise, etc.) |
Subject-Related Certifications
| Separation | Related Departments | Contents |
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| Enforcement | ||
| Biochemistry Products Manufacturing Engineer | Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy | Pharmaceutical, chemical, and food manufacturersEmployment in biotech companies, bio-venture companies, etc. |
| Korea Industrial Manpower Corporation | ||
| Technical Instructor(Biotechnology) | Small Business Administration | Comprehensive diagnosis of technical problems of small and medium-sized enterprises (technical consulting) and diagnosis of new technology development, etc, guidance, advice, counseling, investigation, analysis, evaluation, certification, representation, etc. Performing legal functions |
| Korea Industrial Workforce Agency | ||
| Medical Device RA Specialist Level 2 | Nationally recognized civilian credentials | Medical device organizations, medical device manufacturers and importers, medical devices Work as a licensing consultant, etc. |
| Korea Medical Device Safety Information Center |
Departmental Talent
- Highly motivated to solve problems
- Curious about life and its uses
- Caring and compassionate
High School Courses Related to Major
| General Electives | Career Electives |
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| Chemistry I, Life Science I, English I, English II, English Conversation | Chemistry II, Life Sciences II, Engineering, general |