Biotechnology, B.S. and M.S.

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.

• MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units)

C. Natural Sciences (8 units)

Select one sequence:

• CHEM 121A - General Chemistry I (3 units) AND
• CHEM 121L - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 unit) AND
• CHEM 122A - General Chemistry II (3 units) AND
• CHEM 122L - General Chemistry Laboratory II (1 unit)

• OR

• CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 units) AND
• CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II (4 units)

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)

• BIOT 777 - Biotechnology Symposium (3 units)

• For the second Capstone, refer to the “Capstone” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

H. Diversity (3 units)

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

A. Animal Biotechnology courses (3 units)

•  AGSC 415 - Ethics and Economics of Biotechnology  (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum  Capstone section above.)
• Graduate Animal Biotechnology course; see advisor for course selection. (3 units)

B. Biochemistry (17-18 units)

Upon approval of advisor - see recommended schedules.

• BCH 303 - Biochemical Analysis (3 units) OR
• BIOL 192 - Principles of Biological Investigation (2 units)

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• BCH 400 - Introductory Biochemistry (4 units)

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• BCH 403 - Biochemistry Lab (2 units) OR
• BIOL 395 - Laboratory in Genetics and Cell Biology (2 units)

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• BCH 405 - Molecular Biology (3 units)
• BCH 406 - Molecular Biology Laboratory (3 units)
• BCH 705 - Molecular Genetics (3 units)

C. Biology courses (16-17 units)

Upon approval of advisor - see recommended schedules.

• BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (3 units)
• BIOL 191 - Introduction Organismal Biology (3 units)

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• BIOL 192 - Principles of Biological Investigation (2 units) OR
• BCH 303 - Biochemical Analysis (3 units)

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• BIOL 300 - Principles of Genetics (3 units)
• BIOL 315 - Cell Biology (3 units)

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• BIOL 395 - Laboratory in Genetics and Cell Biology (2 units) OR
• BCH 403 - Biochemistry Lab (2 units)

D. Biotechnology (18 units)

• BIOT 447 - Research  (6 units)
• BIOT 495 - Seminar  (2 units)
• BIOT 607 - Biotechnology Laboratory (4 units)
• BIOT 777 - Biotechnology Symposium  (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum  Capstone section above.)
• BIOT 647 - Research  (6 units)

E. Chemistry courses (8 units)

Select one sequence:

• CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I (3 units) AND
• CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II (3 units)

• OR

• CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals I (3 units) AND
• CHEM 342 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals II (3 units)

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• CHEM 345 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2 units) OR
• CHEM 347 - Laboratory Techniques of Organic Chemistry I (2 units)

F. Mathematics courses (4 units)

• APST 270 - Introduction to Statistical Methods (4 units)

G. Microbiology courses (2 units)

• MICR 700 - Biotechnology Today and Tomorrow (2 units)

H. Physics courses (8 units)

• PHYS 151 - Gen Physics I & Lab (4 units)
• PHYS 152 - General Physics II & Lab (4 units)

I. Graduate Electives (5 units)

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

A. First Year

B. Second Year

C. Third Year

D. Fourth Year

E. Fifth Year

A. First Year

B. Second Year

C. Third Year

D. Fourth Year

E. Fifth Year