Biotech Minor Advising form(pdf)
The following courses will be required:
- BIO 1A, 1B, and 1C: Introductory Biology courses
- CHEM 11, 12, 13, 31 & 32:General and Organic Chemistry
- BIO 175: Molecular Biology
- BIO 189: Topics in Cellular and Molecular Biology (3 units)
- BIO 171: Ethical Issues in Biotechnology (3rd religion)
- BIO 198: Internship (typically done during the summer of your junior year)
Students will also be required to take one of the following intensive laboratory courses:
- BIO 176: Biotechnology Lab I - Recombinant DNA
- BIO 177: Biotechnology Lab II - Cell Culture & Protein Analysis
- CHEM 143: Biochemistry Laboratory
Students will also be required to take at least one elective course from the following list:
- BIO 110 (Genetics)
- BIO 113 (General Microbiology)
- BIO 174 (Cell Biology)
- CHEM 141 (Biochemistry)
Sample schedule for completing program requirements: (This does not include other courses that may be required for any particular major)
Freshman Year
Fall: Chemistry 11 & Biology 21
Winter: Chemistry 12
Spring:
Sophomore Year
Fall: Chemistry 31 & Biology 24
Winter: Chemistry 32 & Biology 25
Spring:Upper division Elective (ex: Bio 110)
Junior Year
Fall: Biology 171 & 175
Winter or Spring: Biology 176 or 177
Summer: Internship
Senior Year
Fall: Biology *189
Winter or Spring: Upper division elective
*Note: Bio 189 will be offered each year, but the quarter will vary.