2024-2025 Catalog 
    
    Dec 13, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog

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 Bioentrepreneurship Courses (20 units)


Complete the following:

Degree Planner


First-Year


Fall Units
Core B2: BIOL 105 - Gen Biology - Molec of Life   4
CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I   3
CHEM 112 - Laboratory   1
Core A2: RHET 120 - Written Communication II   4
Language - Course 1 4
Total Semester Units 16
Spring Units
BIOL 106 - Gen Biology - Diversity of Life   4
CHEM 113 - General Chemistry II   3
CHEM 114 - Laboratory   1
Core A1: Public Speaking 4
Language - Course 2 4
Total Semester Units 16

Sophomore Year


Fall Units
BIOL 212 - Cell Physiology   4
Core B1: MATH 102 - Biostatistics   4
Core (C1) - Literature 4
BUS 302 - Marketing Principles    4
Total Semester Units 16
Spring Units
BIOL 310 - Genetics      3
BIOL 311 - Genetics Lab   1
CHEM 236 - Fundamentals of Organic Chem   4
BUS 349 - Creativity, Innovation, and Applied Design   4
Core (C2) - History 4
Total Semester Units 16

Junior Year


Fall Units
BIOL 420 - Molecular Biology        4
CHEM 232 - Organic Chemistry Lab I   1
BUS 432 - Entrepreneurial Finance   4
Core (D1) - Philosophy 4
Core (D2) - Theology and Religious Studies 4
Total Semester Units 17
Spring Units
BIOL 485 - Molecular Gen & Biotechnology   2
BIOL 486 - Molecular Gen & Biotech Lab   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
BIOL Upper Division Elective 4
BTEC 610 - Global & US Regulatory Affairs      2
BTEC 611 - Legal-Social-Ethical Biotech   2
Community - Engaged Learning (CEL) 4
Cultural Diversity (CD) 4
Total Semester Units 16
Spring Units
BTEC 612 - Local-National-Global Biotech   2
BTEC 615 - Bioinnovation Management   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.