University General Course Catalog 2015-2016 
    
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Biotechnology, B.S. and M.S.


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I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (39-44 units)


NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)


Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102  are not required to complete ENG 101 .

B. Mathematics (4 units)


  Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

D. Social Sciences (3 units)


Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. 

E. Fine Arts (3 units)


Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. 

F. Core Humanities (9 units)


Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. 

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)


H. Diversity (3 units)


Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional College Requirements (0 units)


III. Major Requirements (81-83 units)


A. Animal Biotechnology courses (3 units)


D. Biotechnology (18 units)


F. Mathematics courses (4 units)


G. Microbiology courses (2 units)


H. Physics courses (8 units)


I. Graduate Electives (5 units)


Students must consult with program advisor for the selection of appropriate elective course(s).

IV. Undergraduate Electives (27-34 units)


V. Total Units (154 units)


VI. Recommended Schedule - For students entering through Biochemistry and Molecular Biology


A. First Year


B. Second Year


C. Third Year


D. Fourth Year


First Semester (11 units)


Second Semester (16 units)


  • BIOT 447 - Research  (4 units)
  • (1 unit)
  • Core Curriculum Diversity (3 units)
  • Biological Science Elective (3 units)
  • Biological Science Elective (3 units)
  • General Elective (2 units)

Summer Semester (1st Session) (3 units)


Summer Semester (2nd Session) (3 units)


E. Fifth Year


First Semester (12 units)


Second Semester (12 units)


VII. Recommended Schedule - For students entering through Biology


A. First Year


B. Second Year


C. Third Year


Second Semester (17 units)


D. Fourth Year


First Semester (14-15 units)


Second Semester (16 units)


Summer Semester (1st Session) (3 units)


Summer Semester (2nd Session) (3 units)


E. Fifth Year


First Semester (12 units)


Second Semester (12 units)


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