Undergraduate Program: Academic Offerings
The department offers complete undergraduate programs leading to Bachelor of Science degrees in Biological Sciences and Microbiology, and minors in Biology and Microbiology. A minor in Biotechnology is offered through the College of Science and Mathematics. A minor in GIS and a minor in land rehabilitation are offered through the Department of Agriculture. Use the menu to the left to view further information regarding areas of study.
Biological Sciences Major
With the curricular concentrations described below, this degree offers students a broad education in biology from molecules to ecosystems. It is suitable for preprofessional preparation in the biomedical fields, teaching, technical competency in the concentrations offered, certification as an Associate Ecologist, Fisheries Biologist, or Associate Wildlife Biologist, or as a base for work toward postbaccalaureate studies.
Concentrations (click for more information):
Anatomy-Physiology
Ecology
Field and Wildlife Biology
General Biology
Marine Biology and Fisheries
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Systematics and Biodiversity
Microbiology Major
Cal Poly is one of the few California State University or University of California universities offering a laboratory-intensive
Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology. Majors are provided with a solid training in the manipulation of microorganisms; an understanding of microbial
cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, and ecology; medical microbiology; immunology; microbial physiology; genetics; virology; and cell
biology. More...
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