The MCDB Major
MCDB students must fulfill all requirements for the major. Depending upon the specific courses completed for major electives and upper division lab requirement, the MCDB major totals approximately 53 units, as detailed below:
The following courses are REQUIRED:
| Units | Qtr(s) Taught | ||
| Chem 153A | Biochemistry | 4 | All |
| Chem 153 L | Biochemistry Lab | 4 | ALL |
One course from each of the following three categories is also REQUIRED:
| Units | Qtr(s) Taught | ||
| Laboratory Requirement | |||
|
MCDB 104 OR MCDB 187A |
Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory Principles & Practices of Genomic Research |
6 5 |
Winter, Spring Fall, Spring |
| Cell Biology Requirement | |||
| MCDB 165A OR MCDB M140 | Biology of the Cell Cell Biology: Cell Cycle | 5 5 | Fall Spring |
| Developmental Biology Requirement | |||
| MCDB 138 OR MCDB C141 | Developmental Biology Molecular Basis of Plant Differentiation and Development | 5 5 | Fall, Winter Spring |
| Molecular Biology Requirement | |||
| MCDB 144 OR MCDB 165B | Molecular Biology Molecular Biology of the Cell Nucleus | 5 5 | Fall,Spring Winter |
Required Courses Total Units: 28 or 29