B.S. in Microbiology, 2021-2022 Catalog
This degree worksheet is intended to help you develop a balanced course schedule while completing your degree within 4 years. The same sequence of courses (with fewer courses each semester) is also recommended for students completing their degree in 5 or 6 years. This worksheet is not intended to replace academic advising with your assigned advisor. Students should consult with their assigned advisor to determine the appropriate sequence of required courses and electives based on their academic goals.
Please note that your Major Specific Requirements (MSRs) are bolded in the document and are also listed as an "MSR" in the notes column. These courses must be completed in order to declare your major. All students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in the STEM MSR suite.
Pre-Biology first-time freshmen must complete CHEM 111A and MATH 119A or higher within one year of matriculation. Some students may need to take courses during Summer Session to meet these requirements. Students who have not met the requirements by the required semester must either declare another major or meet with an Academic Advisor to determine if the student's performance in the courses merits an additional semester to complete.
CSULB Enrollment Services prepares the Academic Requirements Report, which is the official graduation verification.
Year 1 - Semester 1
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 111A | General Chemistry (5) | CPT score of 24 or higher, Pre/Corequisite: MATH 112A or 112B or higher, CHEM 95 if needed | MSR |
| MATH 119A; OR MATH 122 (area B4) | Survey of Calculus I (3); OR Calculus I (4) | Appropriate placement; MATH 113; OR Appropriate placement; MATH 111 and either 112B or 113 | MSR |
| GE (area A2) | Written Communication (3) | MSR | |
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Exploration (3) | GE (Area C, D, E, and F) | |
| NSCI 190A | Experience Success Program I (1) | Fall only |
Year 1 - Semester 2
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 111B | General Chemistry (5) | CHEM 111A or 112A, MATH 112B or higher | MSR |
| BIOL 211 | Intro. to Evolution and Diversity (5) | Pre/Corequisite: CHEM 111A or 112A | MSR |
| GE (area A1) | Oral Communication (3) | MSR | |
| GE (area A3) | Critical Thinking (3) | MSR |
Year 2 - Semester 3
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 220A | Organic Chemistry I (3) | CHEM 111B or 112B, Corequisite: CHEM 223A | |
| CHEM 223A | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1) | Corequisite: CHEM 220A | |
| BIOL 212 | Intro. to Cell and Molecular Biology (4) | BIOL 211, CHEM 111A or 112A, Pre/Corequisite: CHEM 111B or 112B | |
| BIOL 260 | Biostatistics (3) | BIOL 211, MATH 111, 113, 119A, or 122 | |
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Exploration (3) | GE (area C, D, E and F) | |
| Elective | Elective Requirement (1) |
Year 2 - Semester 4
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 220B | Organic Chemistry II (3) | CHEM 220A, Corequisite: CHEM 223B | |
| CHEM 223B | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1) | CHEM 220A and 223A, Corequisite: CHEM 220B | |
| BIOL 311 | General Microbiology (4) | BIOL 211 and 212, CHEM 111B or 112B | |
| BIOL 340 | Molecular Cell Biology (3) | BIOL 211 and 212 | |
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Exploration (3) | GE (area C, D, E and F) |
Year 3 - Semester 5
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 320 | Bacterial Pathogenesis (3) | BIOL 311, Recommended: BIOL 320L | Fall only |
| BIOL 371 | Microbial Genetics (3) | BIOL 311 | Fall only |
| CHEM 448; OR CHEM 441A | Fund. of Biological Chemistry (3); OR Biological Chemistry (3) | CHEM 220B; OR CHEM 220B and 223B, BIOL 212 | |
| GE Upper Division (Area C-UD, D-UD) | Upper Division (3) | GE Foundation | |
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Exploration (3) | GE (area C, D, E and F) |
Year 3 - Semester 6
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 355 | Microbial Ecology (3) | BIOL 260, BIOL 211, 212, and 213 (ALL) or BIOL 311 | Spring only |
| BIOL 471 | Bacterial Physiology (3) | BIOL 320 and either CHEM 441A or 448 | Spring only |
| Upper Division Elective | Microbiology (3) | ||
| PHYS 100A; OR PHYS 151 | General Physics (4); OR Mechanics and Heat (4) | MATH 109, 111, 112A, 113, 119A or 122; OR Pre/Corequisite: MATH 122, 123, or 224 | |
| GE Upper Division (Area C-UD, D-UD) | Upper Division (3) | GE Foundation |
Year 4 - Semester 7
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 372 | Methods in Microbial Genetics (2) | BIOL 311, Recommended: BIOL 371 | Fall |
| Upper Division Elective | Microbiology (3) | ||
| Upper Division Elective | Microbiology (3) | ||
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Exploration (3) | GE (area C, D, E and F) | |
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Exploration (3) | GE (area C, D, E and F) |
Year 4 - Semester 8
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Division Elective | Microbiology (3) | ||
| PHYS 100B; OR PHYS 152 | General Physics (4); OR Electricity and Magnetism (4) | PHYS 100A or 151, MATH 109, 111, 112A, 113, 119A, or 122; OR PHYS 151; Pre/Corequisite: MATH 123 | |
| BIOL 480 | Seminars (1) | take in final semester, department consent required | |
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Exploration (3) | GE (area C, D, E and F) | |
| Elective | Elective (4) |
