Biotechnology, B.S. Roadmap: 4-year (120 units)

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your CPP Connect Planner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Term One: 14 Units

BIO 1210 - Foundations of Biology: Energy, Matter, and Information (3) (B2) {Sucess Marker}
BIO 1210L - Foundations of Biology: Energy, Matter, and Information Laboratory (1) (B3) {Success Marker}
CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I (3) (B1)
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1) (B3)
ENG 1103 - First Year Composition (3) (A2) or ENG 1101 - Stretch Composition II (3) (A2) {Success Marker}
GE Area E: Lifelong Learning and Self-Development (3)

Term Two: 14 Units

BIO 1220 - Foundations of Biology: Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity (3)
BIO 1220L - Foundations of Biology: Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity Laboratory (1)
CHM 1220 - General Chemistry II (3) (B1)
CHM 1220L - General Chemistry Laboratory II (1) (B3)
Major Required (3) {Success Marker}
- MAT 1140 - Calculus I (4) (B4) or
- MAT 1200 - Calculus for Life Sciences (3) (B4)
ENG 2105 - Written Reasoning (3) (A3) or PHL 2020 - Critical Thinking (3) (A3)

Year 2

Term Three: 15 Units

Term Four: 16 Units

Year 3

Term Five: 15 Units

Term Six: 15 Units

Year 4

Term Seven: 16 Units

BIO 4300 - Concepts of Molecular Biology (3)
Major Electives (4)
Major Required (3) (B5)
- BIO 3000 - Genetics and Human Issues (3) (B5) or
- BIO 3010 - Human Sexuality (3) (B5) or
- BIO 3030 - Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Safer Sex (3) (B5) or
- BIO 3040 - Environment and Society (3) (B5) or
- BIO 3070 - Biology of Human Pregnancy (3) (B5) or
- BIO 3090 - Biology of the Brain (3) (B5) or
- BIO 3120 - Biodiversity Conservation (3) (B5) or
- BIO 3130 - Marine Biology (3) (B5) or
- BIO 3280 - Biology of Aging (3) (B5)
GE Area C1: Visual and Performing Arts (3)
GE Area C1: Visual and Performing Arts or GE Area C2: Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy and Civilization (3)

Term Eight: 15 Units

Roadmap Notes

Success Marker is a course the major department has identified as essential to making progress towards the degree.

Version May 13, 2022