Program Overview
You’ll be able to take elective courses such as BIOL 312/313 - Techniques in Tissue Culture, where you'll get hands on training on instrumentation such as the IncuCyte live cell imaging system.
Biotechnology and Bioentrepreneurship Major
The first-year Biotechnology and Bioentrepreneurship major cohort will start in Fall 2025.
The Biotechnology and Bioentrepreneurship major provides students with a strong foundation in core science concepts and a hands-on, technique focused, application-oriented undergraduate education. Additionally, the program provides the basic principles of finance, marketing, entrepreneurship and innovation, providing a more holistic educational experience of the biotechnology and bioentrepreneurship disciplines. Furthermore, the Biotechnology and Bioentrepreneurship major combines both science, bioentrepreneurship and business curricula in order to prepare students for employment opportunities in the diverse and dynamic biotechnology industry.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Describe the fundamental principles of molecular biology, biochemistry, cell physiology, genetics and molecular biology
- Describe how biotechnology is used to make pharmaceuticals, develop biodevices, and develop new techniques and reagents used in the biotechnology sector
- Perform laboratory techniques commonly carried out in a laboratory setting focused on biotechnological research
- Identify, analyze and communicate ethical and sociological issues associated with biotechnological advances. 5. Apply skills to develop financial, marking and strategic biobusiness plans
Major Requirements (65 units)
Required Science Courses (41 units)
Complete the following:
- BTEC 3XX - Internship in Biotechnology (4 units)
- BIOL 105 - Gen Biology - Molec of Life
- BIOL 105L - Gen Biology - Molec Lab
- BIOL 106 - Gen Biology - Diversity of Life
- BIOL 106L - Gen Biology - Diversity Lab
- BIOL 212 - Cell Physiology
- BIOL 310 - Genetics
- BIOL 311 - Genetics Lab
- BIOL 420 - Molecular Biology
- BIOL 485 - Molecular Gen & Biotechnology
- BIOL 486 - Molecular Gen & Biotech Lab
- CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I
- CHEM 112 - Laboratory
- CHEM 113 - General Chemistry II
- CHEM 114 - Laboratory
- CHEM 232 - Organic Chemistry Lab I
- CHEM 236 - Fundamentals of Organic Chem
Required Bioentrepreneurship Courses (20 units)
Complete the following:
- BTEC 3XX - Global & US Regulatory Affairs (2 units)
- BTEC 3XX - Legal-Social-Ethical Biotech (2 units)
- BTEC 3XX - Local-National-Global Biotech (2 units)
- BTEC 3XX - Bioinnovation Management (2 units)
- BUS 302 - Marketing Principles
- BUS 349 - Creativity, Innovation, and Applied Design
- BUS 432 - Entrepreneurial Finance
Upper Division Electives (4 units)
Complete 4 units of the following:
- BIOL 312 - Techniques in Tissue Culture
- BIOL 313 - Tech in Tissue Culture Lab
- BIOL 324 - Molecular Ecology
- BIOL 325 - Molecular Ecology Lab
- BIOL 333 - Endocrinology
- BIOL 334 - Endocrinology Lab
- BIOL 345 - Virology
- BIOL 346 - Microbiology
- BIOL 347 - Microbiology Lab
- BIOL 355 - Developmental Biology
- BIOL 356 - Developmental Biology Lab
- BIOL 362 - Histology
- BIOL 363 - Histology Lab
- BIOL 367 - Disease, Physiology and Immuno
- BIOL 370 - Biology of Cancer
- BIOL 395 - Special Topics in Biol W/Lab
- BIOL 405 - Molecular Medicine
- BIOL 422 - Bioinformatics
- BIOL 423 - Bioinformatics Lab
- BIOL 443 - Immunology
- BIOL 444 - Immunology Lab
- BIOL 498 - Research for Advanced UG
- CHEM 356 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Degree Planner
First-Year
Fall | Units |
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Core B2: BIOL 105 - Gen Biology - Molec of Life Loading... |
4 |
CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I Loading... |
3 |
CHEM 112 - Laboratory Loading... |
1 |
Core A2: RHET 120 - Written Communication II Loading... |
4 |
Language - Course 1 | 4 |
Total Semester Units | 16 |
Spring | Units |
4 | |
CHEM 113 - General Chemistry II Loading... |
3 |
CHEM 114 - Laboratory Loading... |
1 |
Core A1: Public Speaking | 4 |
Language - Course 2 | 4 |
Total Semester Units | 16 |
Sophomore Year
Fall | Units |
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BIOL 212 - Cell Physiology Loading... |
4 |
Core B1: MATH 102 - Biostatistics Loading... |
4 |
Core (C1) - Literature | 4 |
BUS 302 - Marketing Principles Loading... |
4 |
Total Semester Units | 16 |
Spring | Units |
BIOL 310 - Genetics Loading... |
3 |
BIOL 311 - Genetics Lab Loading... |
1 |
CHEM 236 - Fundamentals of Organic Chem Loading... |
4 |
4 | |
Core (C2) - History | 4 |
Total Semester Units | 16 |
Junior Year
Fall | Units |
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BIOL 420 - Molecular Biology Loading... |
4 |
CHEM 232 - Organic Chemistry Lab I Loading... |
1 |
BUS 432 - Entrepreneurial Finance Loading... |
4 |
Core (D1) - Philosophy | 4 |
Core (D2) - Theology and Religious Studies | 4 |
Total Semester Units | 17 |
Spring | Units |
BIOL 485 - Molecular Gen & Biotechnology Loading... |
2 |
BIOL 486 - Molecular Gen & Biotech Lab Loading... |
2 |
Core (D3) - Ethics | 4 |
Core (E) - Social Sciences | 4 |
Core (F) - Visual and Performing Arts | 4 |
Total Semester Units | 16 |
Senior Year
Fall | Units |
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BIOL Upper Division Elective | 4 |
2 | |
BTEC 611 - Legal-Social-Ethical Biotech Loading... |
2 |
Community - Engaged Learning (CEL) | 4 |
Cultural Diversity (CD) | 4 |
Total Semester Units | 16 |
Spring | Units |
BTEC 612 - Local-National-Global Biotech Loading... |
2 |
BTEC 615 - Bioinnovation Management Loading... |
2 |
Elective | 4 |
Elective | 4 |
Elective | 4 |
Total Semester Units | 16 |
*This information is subject to change, the degree planner is a sample, and students should consult with the department for any updated information.