California State University, Chico
MAJOR ACADEMIC PLAN (MAP)
(Consult 2007-09 University Catalog for official degree program)

Major:Microbiology Option:General Microbiology Major Units:78
First Semester 
Second Semester 
Comments
 BIOL 151 (GE Area B2)  4  BIOL 152  4  [*1] GE Area A courses must be completed with a C- or better.
NOTE: Students are expected to consult with major advisor each semester.
NOTE: Consider taking a Course Link in your first semester.
[*2] Consider meeting the Ethnic and Non-Western requirements with GE.
 CHEM 111 (GE Area B1)  4  CHEM 112  4
 MATH 120 (GE Area A4) [*1]  4  GE Area A1 [*1]  3
 GE Area A2 [*1]  3  GE Area A3 [*1]  3
       
       
TOTAL  15 TOTAL  14
Third Semester 
Fourth Semester 
Comments
 BIOL 153 (FA)  4  BIOL 321  4  [*3] HIST 130 may be used to fulfill one GE Area C requirement and POLS 155 may be used to fulfill one GE Area D requirement.
NOTE: Majors are expected to complete BIOL 151/ 152/ 153 and CHEM 111/112 prior to beginning UD requirements.
 CHEM 270  4  CHEM 370  3
 PHYS 202A  4  CHEM 370L  1
 GE Area C [*2]  3  PHYS 202B  4
     Elective  3
       
TOTAL  15 TOTAL  15
Fifth Semester 
Sixth Semester 
Comments
 BIOL 360 - WP [*4]  4  ENVL 105 (GE Area E)  3  [*4] C- or better is required for WP course.
[*5] Select from BIOL 466/ 470/ 472/ 474 or 476.
 CHEM 320 or MATH 315 (4/3 units)  4  Option Elective [*5]  4
 GE Area D [*2]  3  GE Area D [*2]  3
 HIST 130 [*3]  3  GE UD Theme  3
     POLS 155 [*3]  3
       
TOTAL  14 TOTAL  16 Apply to graduate by May 15.
Seventh Semester 
Eighth Semester 
Comments
 BIOL 402  4  BIOL 399 [*6]  2  [*6] A maximum of 3 units of BIOL 399 or any 400-level BIOL course for a maximum of 4 units. Consult with major advisor.
 CHEM 451  3  BIOL 412 (SP)  4
 Option Elective [*5]  4  CHEM 455L  2
 GE Area C [*2]  3  GE UD Theme  3
 GE UD Theme  3  Elective  3
       
TOTAL  17 TOTAL  14 120 units required for degree.
Units available for electives, minor, or certificate: 6 Approved 4/30/2007