Synthetic biology aims to design and build novel biological functions and systems by applying engineering design principles to biology. From advanced therapeutics to biofuels to new materials, the applications of synthetic biology are diverse. Synthetic biology seeks to develop new technologies and engineering principles to construct better-performing genetic systems quickly, cheaply, reliably, and safely. A student in synthetic biology must possess a broad set of skills include qualitative and quantitative knowledge of biochemistry and molecular biology, laboratory skills in biotechnology, and engineering concepts that span the range from chemical engineering to computer science. Graduates with a concentration in synthetic biology are prepared to work broadly in the field of biotechnology, and specifically in research, pharma, and energy applications.
(New for 2017)
| Freshman Year |
Fall
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Spring
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| Math 1A , 1B |
4
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4
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| Chemistry 1A , 1AL |
4
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| Chemistry 3A , 3AL |
5
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| BioE 10 | 4 | |
| CS 61A | 4 | |
| Humanities / Social Sciences |
4
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4 |
| BioE 26, BioE 25 |
1
|
1
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| Minimum Total Units |
17
|
18
|
| Sophomore Year |
Fall
|
Spring
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| Math 53 , 54 |
4
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4
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| Physics 7A, 7B | 4 | 4 |
| CS 61B | 4 | |
| BioE 11 | 4 | |
| Humanities / Social Sciences | 4 | 4 |
| Minimum Total Units |
16
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16
|
| Junior Year |
Fall
|
Spring
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| BioE 103, BioE 104 |
4
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4
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| BioE 131, 135 |
4
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4 |
| BioE 134 | 4 | |
| Technical Topic : MCB 110 | 4 | |
| BioE 100 | 3 | |
| Humanities / Social Sciences | 4 | |
| Minimum Total Units |
15
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16
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| Senior Year | Fall-Spring | |
| Bioengineering Design Project or Research | 4 | |
| Bioengineering Lab : BioE 115 recommended | 4 | |
| BioE 114, 147, and 148 | 12 | |
| Electives : ChemE 170A, 170B, or 170L recommended | 4 | |
| Minimum Total Units | 24 | |
| Degree total units | 122 | |
| Engineering total units | 52 | |
| Upper division technical total units | 40 | |
| Upper division BioE total units | 36 | |