Biological Sciences, Microbiology and Immunology Emphasis, B.S.

Requirements for the Biological Sciences Major

In addition to General Education  and School of Natural Sciences Requirements , the requirements that must be met to receive the B.S. in Biological Sciences at UC Merced are:

Microbiology and Immunology Emphasis Track

Students in the Microbiology and Immunology (MBI) emphasis track study the diversity, structure, evolution, method of transmission, replication, epidemiology and mechanism of pathogenesis of microorganisms and their interplay with the host immune system. Related topics in bioterrorism, environmental microbiology, drug resistance, development of the immune system, applications in biotechnology and their political and socioeconomic ramifications are also explored. A student in the Microbiology and Immunology emphasis track will have many career options including work in research, education, the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies or health-related professions.

Transfer Selection Criteria

To be admitted to the Biological Sciences major transfer students must meet the following requirements:

Applicants will, at the time of admission have completed at minimum each of the following courses (or their equivalent) with a “C-” or better:

• BIO 001: Contemporary Biology [4 units] *
• BIO 001L: Contemporary Biology Lab [1 unit] *
• CHEM 002: General Chemistry I [4 units]
• CHEM 008: Principles of Organic Chemistry [3 units]
• CHEM 008L: Principles of Organic Chemistry Lab [1 unit]
• CHEM 010: General Chemistry II [4 units]
• CHEM 100: Organic Synthesis and Mechanism [3 units]

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• MATH 011: Calculus I [4 units] or
• MATH 021: Calculus I for Physical Sciences and Engineering [4 units]

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• MATH 012: Calculus II [4 units] or
• MATH 022: Calculus II for Physical Sciences and Engineering [4 units]