Program: Biological Sciences, Microbiology Concentration with Chemistry Minor, BS (2024-2025) - San José State University - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 26, 2025

MyRoadmaps Catalog

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in SJSU Studies courses.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 units)

BIOL 30 - Principles of Biology I
4 unit(s) (B2+B3)
CHEM 1A - General Chemistry
5 unit(s) (B1+B3)
GE Area A2 (Recommended ENGL 1A ) 3 unit(s)
GE Area E (Recommended BIOL 54 ) 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

BIOL 31 - Principles of Biology II
4 unit(s) (B2+B3)
CHEM 1B - General Chemistry
(B1+B3)
MATH 30 - Calculus I OR MATH 30X - Calculus I 3 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 30X requires enrollment in MATH 30W .
GE Area C2 (Recommended ENGL 1B ) 3 unit(s)

Year 2

Fall Semester (16 units)

CHEM 112A - Organic Chemistry
3 unit(s)
BIOL 155 - Hypothesis Testing
3 unit(s)
PHYS 2A - Fundamentals of Physics
4 unit(s)
GE Area A1 3 unit(s)
GE Area F 3 unit(s)
Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement

Spring Semester (15 units)

MICR 101 - General Microbiology
5 unit(s)
CHEM 112B - Organic Chemistry
3 unit(s)
PHYS 2B - Fundamentals of Physics
4 unit(s)
GE Area C1 3 unit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

CHEM 113A - Organic Chemistry Lab
2 unit(s)
Major Elective 3 unit(s) *
CHEM 135 - General Biochemistry
4 unit(s)
GE Area A3 3 unit(s)
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (16 units)

BIOL 107 - Immunology
3 unit(s)
Major Core Laboratory 4 unit(s) **
BIOL 100W - Scientific Communication Workshop
3 unit(s) (R+WID)
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 or C2 3 unit(s)
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (14 units)

MICR 166 - Bacterial Genetics
4 unit(s)
MICR 141 - Pathogenic Microbiology I
3 unit(s)
Major Core Laboratory 3 unit(s) **
SJSU Studies Area S 3 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)

Spring Semester (14 units)

MICR 127 - Microbial Physiology
3 unit(s) (R)
Major Elective 3 unit(s) *
Major Elective 3 unit(s) *
CHEM 120S - Chemical Safety Seminar
1 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area V 3 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)

Roadmap Notes

* 9 units of electives from major core lab courses (below) or BIOL 115 , BIOL 116 , BIOL 118 , BIOL 124 , BIOL 125 , BIOL 134 , BIOL 135A , BIOL 135L , BIOL 156 , CHEM 55 , MICR 122 , MICR 123 , MICR 140 MICR 142 , MICR 170 (or other courses by prior advisor approval).

** 7 units from major core laboratory courses: BIOL 107L , BIOL 116L , BIOL 180 , BIOL 182 , BIOL 184 , BIOL 186 , CHEM 180 , MICR 122L , MICR 123L , MICR 127L , MICR 140L , MICR 141L , MICR 142L .