Biology is the study of life, its origins, diversity and intricacies. It emphasizes the relationship between structure and function in living systems and the processes by which organisms grow, reproduce and interact with each other and their environment. The Biology Program provides students with a strong theoretical foundation in biology, combined with extensive hands-on laboratory experiences using state-of-the-art technology. Students takes a series of core courses augmented by electives selected from areas of special interest.
Fall Junior
Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
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Biology | BIOL 300 | Cell Biology | 4 | | Major & GWAR | |
Biology | BIOL 303 | Evolutionary Biology | 3 | | Major | |
Biology | Varies | Student Choice | 4 | 20 units of Biology Major Electives are needed with a minimum of 2 lab courses, and no more than 4 units combined of BIOL 492, 494, 495, 496 and 497. | Major | |
Political Science or Free Elective | POLS 150 or Student Choice | See Catalog for course titles & descriptions. | 3 | | US Constitution/State & Local Govt. | |
Milestones
- This plan assumes transfer students have completed equivalent courses to: 1) BIOL 200 & BIOL 201; 2) CHEM 121 & CHEM 122 and 3) either BIOL 203, MATH 105 or MATH 150. If you are missing any of these courses, take them in your first semester.
Spring Junior
Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
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Biology | BIOL 302 | Genetics | 4 | | Major | |
Biology | Varies | Varies | 4 | 20 units of Biology Major Electives are needed with a minimum of 2 lab courses, and no more than 4 units combined of BIOL 492, 494, 495, 496 and 497. | Major | |
Biology | Varies | Varies | 4 | 20 units of Biology Major Electives are needed with a minimum of 2 lab courses, and no more than 4 units combined of BIOL 492, 494, 495, 496 and 497. | Major | |
Language or Free Elective | Student Choice | See catalog | 3-4 | Take a language course if requirement has not been met; otherwise, take a free elective (if needed) | Language | |
Milestones
- You are encouraged to meet with your faculty advisor for academic, career or graduate school planning
Fall Senior
Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
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Biology | BIOL 433 | Ecology and the Environment | 4 | | Major & GE | UDGE-B |
Biology | Varies | Varies | 3 | 20 units of Biology Major Electives are needed with a minimum of 2 lab courses, and no more than 4 units combined of BIOL 492, 494, 495, 496 and 497. | Major | |
US History or Free Elective | Student Choice | See catalog | 3 | If needed, take a free elective, if U.S. History requirement has been met | U.S. History | |
UDGE-C | Varies | See catalog | 3 | | GE | UDGE-C |
Biology | Varies | Varies | 3 | 20 units of Biology Major Electives are needed with a minimum of 2 lab courses, and no more than 4 units combined of BIOL 492, 494, 495, 496 and 497. | Major | |
Milestones
- You are encouraged to meet with your faculty advisor for academic, career or graduate school planning
Spring Senior
Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
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Biology | Varies | Varies | 2-3 | 20 units of Biology Major Electives are needed with a minimum of 2 lab courses, and no more than 4 units combined of BIOL 492, 494, 495, 496 and 497. | Major | |
Multicultural Requirement or Free Elective* | Varies | Student Choice | 3 | If not needed, take a free elective | Multicultural Perspectives or Unit Requirement | |
UDGE-D | Varies | See catalog | 3 | | GE | UDGE-D |
Free Elective | Varies | Student Choice | 3 | Take a free elective if needed for unit requirements | | |
Free Elective | Varies | Student Choice | 2-3 | Take a free elective if needed for unit requirements | | |
Milestones
- You are encouraged to meet with your faculty advisor for academic, career or graduate school planning