BA: Biology 2022-2023

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.

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    BIOL200Principles of Organismal and Population Biology4Needs to be taken as early as possibleMajor & GEB2/B3
    BIOL150Critical Thinking For Science Majors4Crosslisted with CHEM 150GEA3
    CHEM121General Chemistry I4*CHEM placement exam will be administered on the first day of class. Students that do not pass the CHEM placement exam will be required to take CHEM 105 first.Major & GEB1/B3
    ENGL105Composition and Rhetoric3GEA1

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    • Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

    Spring Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    BIOLBIOL 201Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology4Needs to be taken as early as possibleMajor & GEB2/B3
    BIOL or MATHStudent's ChoiceBIOL 203: Statistics for Biologists, or
    MATH 105: Pre-Calculus, or
    MATH 150: Calculus I    		3Choose one from the listMajor & GEB4
    CHEM122General Chemistry II4Major & GEB1/B3
    GEStudent's ChoiceF - Ethnic Studies3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement. GEF
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective1Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    • Fall Sophomore

      Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
      BIOL300Cell Biology4Major & GWAR
      CHEM122General Chemistry II4Needs to be taken as early as possibleMajor & GEB1/B3
      COMM101Public Speaking3GEA1
      GEStudent's ChoiceLanguage3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2.GELanguage

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        Spring Sophomore

        Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
        BIOL302Genetics4Major
        BIOLStudent's ChoiceUpper Division BIOL elective without lab320 units of Biology Major Electives are required. At least 2 electives must include a lab.Major
        POLS150American Political Institutions3Also, double-counts with GE:DGEAIR: US Constitution/State & Local Govt.
        GEStudent's ChoiceC1 – Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEC1
        GEStudent's ChoiceE - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEE

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        • Fall Junior

          Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
          BIOL303Evolutionary Biology3Major
          BIOLStudent's ChoiceUpper Division BIOL elective with lab420 units of Biology Major Electives are required. At least 2 electives must include a lab.Major
          GEStudent's ChoiceD - Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science.GED
          GEStudent's ChoiceAdditional C1 or C23See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEAdditional C
          HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or later.OtherAIR: US History

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          • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
          • Meet w/Career Development Services

          Spring Junior

          Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
          BIOL433Ecology and the Environment4Major & GEUDGE B
          BIOLStudent's ChoiceUpper Division BIOL elective with lab420 units of Biology Major Electives are required. At least 2 electives must include a lab.Major
          BIOLStudent's ChoiceUpper Division BIOL elective without lab320 units of Biology Major Electives are required. At least 2 electives must include a lab.Major
          Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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          • Fall Senior

            Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
            BIOLStudent's ChoiceUpper Division BIOL elective without lab320 units of Biology Major Electives are required. At least 2 electives must include a lab.Major
            BIOLStudent's ChoiceUpper Division BIOL elective without lab320 units of Biology Major Electives are required. At least 2 electives must include a lab.Major
            BIOLStudent's ChoiceUpper Division BIOL elective without lab320 units of Biology Major Electives are required. At least 2 electives must include a lab.Major
            UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE C - Arts and Humanities3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE C
            Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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            • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
            • Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check
            • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
            • Meet w/Career Development Services

            Spring Senior

            Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
            UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE D - Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE D
            Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other
            Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other
            Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other
            Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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