Biology, B.S.

A. English (3-8 units)

Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102  are not required to complete ENG 101 .

B. Mathematics (4 units)

 Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

• MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units)

C. Natural Sciences (8 units)

Select one sequence:

• CHEM 121A - General Chemistry I (3 units) AND
• CHEM 121L - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 unit) AND
• CHEM 122A - General Chemistry II (3 units) AND
• CHEM 122L - General Chemistry Laboratory II (1 unit)

• OR

• CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 units) AND
• CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II (4 units)

D. Social Sciences (3 units)

Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. 

E. Fine Arts (3 units)

Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. 

F. Core Humanities (9 units)

Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. 

G. Capstone Courses (7 units)

• BIOL 415 - Evolution (4 units)
• For the second Capstone, refer to the “Capstone” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog - must be outside the major department. 

H. Diversity (3 units)

Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. 

A. Required biology courses (19 units)

• BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (3 units)
• BIOL 191 - Introduction Organismal Biology (3 units)
• BIOL 192 - Principles of Biological Investigation (2 units)
• BIOL 300 - Principles of Genetics (3 units)
• BIOL 316 - Comparative Animal Physiology (3 units)

B. Chemistry courses (4-8 units)

In addition to the Core Curriculum Natural Sciences requirement (CHEM 121A  and CHEM 121L  ; and CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L  ), complete the following lecture(s) and an Organic Chemistry laboratory.

C. Mathematics courses (3-4 units)

In addition to the Core Curriculum  Math requirement (MATH 181 ), complete a course in Statistics. Select one:

• STAT 152 - Introduction to Statistics (3 units)
• APST 270 - Introduction to Statistical Methods (4 units)

D. Physics courses (8 units)

• PHYS 151R - Gen Physics I & Lab (4 units)

• OR

• PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) AND
• PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I (1 unit)

• AND

• PHYS 152R - Gen Physics II & Lab (4 units)

• OR

• PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units) AND
• PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II (1 unit)

E. Biology Upper-Division Electives (12 units)

Please consult with a biology advisor for acceptable courses numbered 300-499.

A. First Year

B. Second Year

C. Third Year

D. Fourth Year