The Bachelor of Science Biotechnology curriculum integrates both science coursework and business coursework to provide students with the flexibility to pursue positions either in the laboratory or in the management/marketing operations of the biotechnology industry. The Biotechnology Program?s Student Learning Outcomes describe the specific knowledge and skills that students will acquire during the course of their studies:

Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology at California State University San Marcos will be able to:

• Apply fundamental knowledge of biology, biological processes, and the scientific method to solve problems in biotechnology.
• Integrate biological knowledge and concepts with the legal, ethical, and business perspectives of the biotechnology/life sciences industry.
• Work in groups or individually to develop written and oral presentations that effectively communicate scientific concepts and opinions using language appropriate to the discipline.
• Apply major quantitative and computational skills and tools to solve problems in the biotechnology/life sciences industry.