Biotechnology and Bioentrepreneurship Major

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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:

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

Curriculum Map

Freshman 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 curriculum map is a sample, and students should consult with the department for any updated information.