Regional field studies are also carried out along the Colorado River and in nearby Baja California. The Microbiology Program Microbiology majors follow the lower division core for the biology program. Upper division courses are selected so that students get a basic education in the field as a whole and at the same time are able to specialize in one of a wide variety of academic areas including general microbiology or an emphasis in medical technology and public health microbiology. The Faculty With a faculty numbering over 50 members, the Biology Department offers a wide range of classes and program options. SDSU's Biology Department is the largest in the CSU system.
Students have direct access to the faculty.
There is opportunity to become involved in special studies with faculty members in both field and laboratory research. Indepen-dent research may be conducted by students during their junior and senior years under the supervision of a faculty member. The faculty are highly active and nationally recognized for significant research. Research is supported by federal and state agencies and institutions. Special Advantages of the SDSU Program Biological Field Stations at ocean, mountain, and desert field sites.