BS Biology 2020-2021

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.

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    BiologyBIOL 303Evolutionary Biology3Major
    Major ElectiveUpper DivisionStudent Choice3Major
    PhysicsPHYS 100Introduction to Physics I4Major
    General EducationSocial PerspectivesStudent Choice3GED
    General EducationArt, Literature, Languages, and CulturesStudent Choice3GEC2

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    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    BiologyBIOL 433Ecology and the Environment3Major & GEUDGE-B
    Major ElectiveUpper DivisionStudent Choice4Major
    PhysicsPHYS 101Introduction to Physics II4Major
    American InstitutionsChoice of five HIST coursesOne of HIST 270, HIST 271, HIST 272, HIST 275, HIST, or HIST 3503HIST 270 - The United States To 1877(3)HIST 271 - The United States Since 1877 (3) HIST 272 -Constitutional History of the U.S. (3) HIST 275 - The United States To 1900 (3) HIST 350 -Chicana/O History And Culture (Cross-listed as CHS 350) (3)University Requirement
    General EducationSocial PerspectivesStudent Choice3GED

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  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    Major ElectiveUpper DivisionStudent Choice4Major
    Major ElectiveUpper DivisionStudent Choice4Major
    General EducationUpper DivisionStudent Choice3GEUDGE-D
    General EducationHuman Psychological and Physiological PerspectivesStudent Choice3GEE
    General EducationUpper DivisionStudent Choice3GEUDGE-D

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    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    Major ElectiveUpper DivisionStudent Choice3Major
    Major ElectiveUpper DivisionStudent Choice3Major
    General EducationUpper DivisionStudent Choice3GEUDGE-C
    General EducationSocial PerspectivesStudent Choice3GED
    General EducationArt, Literature, Languages, and CulturesStudent Choice3GEC2
    Free ElectiveFree ElectiveStudent Choice3Elective

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