Units required for Major: 73-85, includes units of study in chosen concentration (see below).
Total units required for BS: 120
Program Description
The concentration in Microbiology is designed to prepare students for entry level technical positions in the industry and graduate programs in Microbiology leading to careers in research and teaching. This curriculum meets the educational requirements for various entry level career positions for biotechnology, environmental, pharmaceutical, wastewater treatment, and agricultural areas of microbiology. Concentration includes a minor in Chemistry.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Lower Division Core Courses (37-41 Units) | ||
| BIO 1 | Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology 1 | 5 |
| BIO 2 | Cells, Molecules and Genes | 5 |
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry I 1 | 5 |
| CHEM 1B | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 - 6 | |
| Organic Chemistry Lecture--Brief Course 2 | ||
| Organic Chemistry Lecture I Organic Chemistry Lecture II | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 - 4 | |
| Calculus I for the Social and Life Sciences | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| PHYS 5A | General Physics: Mechanics, Heat, Sound | 4 |
| PHYS 5B | General Physics: Light, Electricity and Magnetism, Modern Physics | 4 |
| STAT 1 | Introduction to Statistics 1 | 3 |
| Required Upper Division Core Courses (7 Units) | ||
| BIO 100 | Introduction to Scientific Analysis | 3 |
| BIO 184 | General Genetics | 4 |
| Concentration (29-37 Units) | ||
| Select from the following concentrations: | 29 - 37 | |
General Biology | ||
Biomedical Sciences | ||
Cell and Molecular Biology | ||
Clinical Laboratory Sciences | ||
Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation | ||
Forensic Biology | ||
Microbiology | ||
| Total Units | 73-85 | |
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Course also satisfies General Education (GE)/Graduation Requirement.
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CHEM 24 and CHEM 124 may be taken in lieu of CHEM 20. (CHEM 124 is not counted toward the 36 upper division unit requirement in the major except in the Biomedical Sciences Concentration.)
Notes:
- Pre-Health Professional students should take the Chemistry and Math requirements as stated in the Pre-Health Professional Program section of this catalog.
- With approval, up to six units of upper division coursework from related fields may be applied as electives in the major.
Concentration in Microbiology (34-36 units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (29-31 Units) | ||
| BIO 121 | Molecular Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIO 139 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO 143 | General Virology | 3 |
| BIO 145 | The Diversity of Microorganisms | 4 |
| BIO 180 | Molecular Biology Research Experience | 4 |
| CHEM 20L | Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 1 - 3 |
| or CHEM 25 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | |
| CHEM 31 | Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 161 | General Biochemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 162 | General Biochemistry Laboratory 2 | 3 |
| Elective Courses (5 Units) | ||
| Select 5 units from the following Cell and Molecular Biology electives or Clinical Laboratory Science and Infectious Disease electives: 3 | 5 | |
| Cell and Molecular Biology Electives | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Forensic Biology | ||
| Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Forensic Biology | ||
| Molecular Ecology | ||
| Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism | ||
| Cancer Biology | ||
| Topics in Biology | ||
| Cell and Molecular Biology Seminar | ||
| Advanced Cell Biology | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science and Infectious Disease Electives | ||
| Medical Mycology | ||
| Medical Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases 4 | ||
| Pathogenic Bacteriology 4 | ||
| Immunology and Serology Laboratory | ||
| Human Parasitology | ||
| Epidemiology | ||
| Total Units | 34-36 | |
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CHEM 160A and CHEM 160B may be taken in lieu of CHEM 161. Only three units of the package may be counted toward the upper division requirement.
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CHEM 162 can be included in the 36 upper division unit requirement for this concentration.
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Electives chosen in consultation with an advisor. BIO 124 and BIO 125 cannot be taken to fulfill the elective requirements for the Microbiology Concentration.
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Students may not receive credit for both BIO 140 and BIO 144. Cannot be counted for credit in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences concentration.
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Required for Public Health Microbiology Traineeship.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 195 | Biological Internship | 1 - 2 |
| BIO 197A | Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 1 - 2 |
| BIO 197B | Laboratory Techniques | 1 - 2 |
| BIO 197C | Co-curricular Activities in Biology | 1 - 2 |
| BIO 199A | Introductory Undergraduate Research | 1 - 2 |
| BIO 199B | Directed Readings | 1 - 2 |
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No more than 3 units from the following combined can be applied to the Biological Sciences upper division major requirement. No more than 2 units of BIO 195 and 197 series courses can count toward the major requirement.
General Education Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Area A: Basic Subjects (9 Units) | ||
| A1 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| A2 - Written Communication | 3 | |
| A3 - Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Area B: Physical Universe and Its Life Forms (3 Units) | ||
| B1 - Physical Science 2 | 0 | |
| B2 - Life Forms 2 | 0 | |
| B3 - Lab (Note: Lab experience to be taken with one of the following: B1, B2 or B5) 2 | 0 | |
| B4 - Math Concepts 2 | 0 | |
| B5 - Additional Course (Any B to reach 12 units) - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area C: Arts and Humanities (12 Units) | ||
| C1 - Arts | 3 | |
| C2 - Humanities | 3 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course | 3 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area D: The Individual and Society (9 Units) | ||
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area E: Understanding Personal Development (3 Units) | ||
| Area E Course | 3 | |
| Area F: Ethnic Studies (3 Units) | ||
| Area F Course | 3 | |
| Total Units | 39 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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Required in Major; also satisfies GE.
Graduation Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Requirements (required by CSU) (9 Units) | ||
| American Institutions: U.S. History | 3 | |
| American Institutions: U.S. Constitution & CA Government | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive (WI) | 3 | |
| Graduation Requirements (required by Sacramento State) (12 Units) | ||
| English Composition II | 3 | |
| Race and Ethnicity in American Society (RE) | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement 2 | 6 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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If not satisfied before entering Sacramento State, it may be satisfied in General Education Area C2 (Humanities). "C- or better required." The alternative methods for satisfying the Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement are described here: https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/world-languages-literatures/foreign-language-requirement.html
The following roadmaps are sample planning resources. Please consult your academic advisor and Academic Catalog for graduation requirements as you develop your individualized academic plan.
Biological Science (Microbiology), BS: 4-Year Roadmap
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Units | |
| MATH 26A or MATH 30 |
Calculus I for the Social and Life Sciences 3 or Calculus I |
3 - 4 |
| GE Area 1A - English Composition 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 3A - Arts 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 6 - Ethnic Studies 2 | 3 | |
| GR American Institutions (US History) 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| STAT 1 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| GE Area 1B - Critical Thinking 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 1C - Oral Communication 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BIO 1 | Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology | 5 |
| CHEM 1B | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| ENGL 20 | College Composition II | 3 |
| GR American Institutions (GOVT) 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIO 2 | Cells, Molecules and Genes | 5 |
| CHEM 31 | Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| GE Area 3B - Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BIO 100 | Introduction to Scientific Analysis | 3 |
| BIO 184 | General Genetics | 4 |
| CHEM 20 |
Organic Chemistry Lecture--Brief Course 3 or Organic Chemistry Lecture I or Organic Chemistry Lecture II |
3 |
| CHEM 20L or CHEM 25 |
Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory 3 or Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
1 - 3 |
| Foreign Language Semester 1 2 | 4 | |
| Units | 15-17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIO 121 | Molecular Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIO 139 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| CHEM 161 | General Biochemistry | 3 |
| Foreign Language Semester 2 2 | 4 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BIO 180 | Molecular Biology Research Experience | 4 |
| CHEM 162 | General Biochemistry Laboratory | 3 |
| PHYS 5A | General Physics: Mechanics, Heat, Sound | 4 |
| Cell and Molecular Biology or Clinical Laboratory Science and Infectious Disease Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Upper Division GE Area 3 - Arts or Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIO 143 | General Virology | 3 |
| BIO 145 | The Diversity of Microorganisms | 4 |
| PHYS 5B | General Physics: Light, Electricity and Magnetism, Modern Physics | 4 |
| Cell and Molecular Biology or Clinical Laboratory Science and Infectious Disease Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Upper Division GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences + Writing Intensive 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 17 | |
| Total Units | 123-126 | |
Biological Science (Microbiology), BS: 2-Year Roadmap
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Units | |
| BIO 100 | Introduction to Scientific Analysis | 3 |
| BIO 184 | General Genetics | 4 |
| GR American Institutions (GOVT) 2 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Semester 1 2 | 4 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIO 121 | Molecular Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIO 139 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| CHEM 161 | General Biochemistry | 3 |
| Foreign Language Semester 2 2 | 4 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BIO 180 | Molecular Biology Research Experience | 4 |
| CHEM 162 | General Biochemistry Laboratory | 3 |
| Cell and Molecular Biology or Clinical Laboratory Science and Infectious Disease Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Upper Division GE Area 3 - Arts or Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| GR American Institutions (US History) 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIO 143 | General Virology | 3 |
| BIO 145 | The Diversity of Microorganisms | 4 |
| Cell and Molecular Biology or Clinical Laboratory Science and Infectious Disease Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Upper Division GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences + Writing Intensive 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Any course not completed in the first semester should be taken in the second or a later semester.
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Please see General Education/Graduation Requirement course options.
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Please see an academic advisor for elective options.