Program Overview

Program Details

The Bachelor of Science in Biology, Option in Cellular and Molecular Biology and Genetics, is a comprehensive program designed for students interested in careers in cellular and molecular biology and genetics. This option is particularly suitable for those contemplating graduate work in these fields.

Program Requirements

The program requires a total of 87-91 units in the major, with 46 units in lower division and 41-45 units in upper division, and a minimum of 132 units for graduation.

Lower Division Requirements

• CHEM 111A, B
• BIOL 210A, B, 240, 260
• PHYS 100A, B
• MICR 210
• MATH 119A or 122, 119B or 123
• NSCI 200

Upper Division Requirements

• CHEM 321A, B, 441A, B
• BIOL 340, 350, 370
• Two courses selected from:
  • A/P 440
  • BIOL 333
  • BIOL 433
  • BIOL 473
• One course selected from:
  • BIOL 468
  • BIOL 477L
  • MICR 431
  • Both 450 and 451
  • NSCI 443
  • CHEM 443
• One course selected from:
  • A/P 445
  • CHEM 547
  • BIOL 412
  • Both 447 and 447L
  • BIOL 463
  • BIOL 464
  • BIOL 465
  • BIOL 477
• 2-3 units of BIOL 496

Effective Date

The program requirements are effective as of Spring 1993.