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2026-2027 Catalog

Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, M.S. Stem Cell Technology and Laboratory Management Emphasis - 35 units

Core Courses - 19 units

BINF 500 - DNA and Protein Sequence Analysis Units: 3
BIOL 502 - Techniques in Genomics/Proteomics Units: 3
BIOL 503 - Biotechnology Law and Regulation Units: 3
BIOL 504 - Molecular Cell Biology Units: 3
BIOL 505 - Molecular Structure Units: 4
BIOL 510 - Tissue Culture Techniques and Stem Cell Technology Units: 3

Stem Cell Technology and Laboratory Management Emphasis - 16 units

Required Courses - 10 units

BIOL 602 is a 2 unit, repeatable course offered over three terms, as a year-long project.

BIOL 512 - Advanced Topics in Regenerative Medicine Units: 1
BIOL 513 - Cell Culture Facility Management Units: 3
BIOL 602 - Stem Cell Technology Internship Units: 2 (2 units X 3 terms for a total of 6 units)

Elective Courses - 6 units

Complete a minimum of six units from the following:

Note: Students who have not completed a course in developmental biology or embryology MUST complete BIOL 517 Mechanisms of Development.

BINF 514 - Statistical Methods in Computational Biology Units: 3
BIOL 500 - Introduction to Biopharmaceutical Production Operations Units: 3
BIOL 507 - Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacoproteomics Units: 3
BIOL 508 - Advanced Immunology Units: 4
BIOL 509 - Plant Biotechnology Units: 4
BIOL 516 - Clinical Trials and Quality Assurance Units: 3
BIOL 517 - Mechanisms of Development Units: 3
BIOL 518 - Advanced Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology Units: 3
BIOL 571 - Project Management in the Biopharmaceutical Industry Units: 3
BIOL 590 - Special Topics in Biotechnology Units: 3
BIOL 597 - Directed Study Units: 1
BIOL 605 - Biotechnology Across National Boundaries Field Trip Units: 1
BME 500 - Biological Systems, Biomechanics, and Biorobotics Units: 3
BME 501 - Fundamentals of Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials Units: 3
BME 502 - Biomedical Instrumentation and Devices: Technology & Application Units: 3