Biology Program

The study of life, its origins, diversity and intricacies.

2009-2010 Requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Biotechnology & Bioinformatics with an Emphasis in Biotechnology (34 units)

Common Core Courses (12 units)

BINF 500 DNA & Protein Sequence Analysis (3)
BIOL 502 Techniques in Genomics & Proteomics (3)
BIOL 503 Biotechnology Law and Regulation (3)
MGT 471 Project Management (3)

For Biotechnology Emphasis (22 units)

1. Required Courses (12 units)

BIOL 504 Molecular Cell Biology (3)
BIOL 505 Molecular Structure (4)
BIOL 600 Team Project (4)
BIOL 601 Seminar Series in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (1)

2. Electives (10 units)

A minimum of ten courses chosen from the following courses and/or from the elective courses under the Bioinformatics Emphasis:

BIOL 500 Introduction to Biopharmaceutical Productions (3)
BIOL 506 Molecular Evolution (4)
BIOL 507 Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacoproteomics (3)
BIOL 508 Advanced Immunology (4)
BIOL 509 Plant Biotechnology (4)
BIOL 510 Tissue Culture Techniques and Stem Cell Technology (3)
BIOL 511 Advanced Stem Cell Technology (3)
BIOL 512 Advanced Topics in Regenerative Medicine (1)
BIOL 513 Cell Culture Facility Management (3)
MGT 421 Human Resource Management (3)
BIOL 490 Special Topics (1-3)

Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement

Writing proficiency prior to the awarding of the degree is demonstrated by successful completion BIOL 600 Team Project or BIOL 602 Stem Cell Technology Internship with a grade of B or higher.