California State University, Chico
MAJOR ACADEMIC PLAN (MAP)
(Consult 2009-11 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 (SP)	4	[1] GE Area A courses must be completed with a C- or better. NOTE: Students are expected to consult with a major advisor each semester. NOTE: Consider taking a Course Link your first semester. [2] Consider meeting the United States Diversity and Global Cultures requirements within GE.
CHEM 111 (GE Area B1)	4	CHEM 112	4
MATH 109 (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 371 WP [*4]	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	4	ENVL 105 (GE Area E)	3	[4] C- or better is required for WP course(s). [5] Select from BIOL 466/ 470/ 472/ 474 or 476.
CHEM 320 or MATH 315 (3-4 units)	4	Option Elective [*5] (3-5 units)	4
GE Area D [*2]	3	GE Area D [*2]	3
HIST 130 [*3]	3	GE UD Theme [*2]	3
		POLS 155 [*3]	3

TOTAL	14	TOTAL	16	Apply to graduate by May 15.

Seventh Semester		Eighth Semester		Comments
BIOL 402 (FA)	4	BIOL 399 [*6]	2	[*6] A maximum of 3 units of BIOL 399 may be applied to the major or any 400-level biology (BIOL) courses. Consult with your major advisor
CHEM 451	3	BIOL 412 (SP)	4
Option Elective [*5] (3-5 units)	4	CHEM 455L	2
GE Area C [*2]	3	GE UD Theme [*2]	3
GE UD Theme [*2]	3	Elective	3

TOTAL	17	TOTAL	14	120 units required for degree.

Units available for electives, minor, or certificate: 6

Approved 04/02/09