BS 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
Fall Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories BIOL 200 Principles of Organismal and Population Biology 4 Needs to be taken as early as possible >Major & GE B2/B3 BIOL 150 Critical Thinking For Science Majors 4 GE A3 CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 4 *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 & GE B1/B3 ENGL 105 Composition and Rhetoric 3 GE A2 Total Units
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Milestones
- 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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories BIOL 201 Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology 4 Needs to be taken as early as possible Major & GE B2/B3 BIOL 203 Statistics for Biologists 3 Major & GE B4 CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 4 Major & GE B1/B3 GE Student's Choice F - Ethnic Studies 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement. GE F Total Units
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Milestones
- Complete Golden 4; A:1, A:2, A:3, B:4
Fall Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories BIOL 300 Cell Biology 4 Major & GWAR COMM 101 Public Speaking 3 GE A1 MATH 150 Calculus I 4 Enroll in Math 150 if prerequisite met (or passed Pre-Calculus/Calculus with B- or higher in high school) Major & GE B4 GE Student's Choice Language 3 Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2. GE Language Total Units
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Spring Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories BIOL 302 Genetics 4 Major CHEM 311 Organic Chemistry I 3 Major CHEM 312 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Major BIOL Student's Choice Upper Division BIOL elective with lab 4 20 units of Biology Major Electives are required. At least 2 electives must include a lab. Major GE Student's Choice E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development 3 GE E Total Units
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Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories BIOL 303 Evolutionary Biology 3 Major BIOL Student's Choice Upper Division BIOL elective without lab 3 20 units of Biology Major Electives are required. At least 2 electives must include a lab. Major CHEM 314 Organic Chemistry II 3 Major CHEM 315 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Major GE Student's Choice D - Social Sciences 3 GE D GE Student's Choice C1 – Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater 3 GE C1 Total Units
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Milestones
- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
- Meet w/Career Development Services
Spring Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories BIOL 433 Ecology and the Environment 4 Major & GE UDGE B BIOL Student's Choice Upper Division BIOL elective with lab 4 20 units of Biology Major Electives are required. At least 2 electives must include a lab. Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE D - Social Sciences 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE UDGE D GE Student's Choice C1 or C2 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE Additional C Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 1 Needed 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 Total Units
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Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories BIOL Student's Choice Upper Division BIOL elective without lab 3 20 units of Biology Major Electives are required. At least 2 electives must include a lab. Major BIOL Student's Choice Upper Division BIOL elective without lab 3 20 units of Biology Major Electives are required. At least 2 electives must include a lab. Major PHYS 100 Introduction to Physics I 4 Major & GE B1/B3 UDGE Student's Choice UDGE C - Arts and Humanities 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE UDGE C POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 Also, double-counts with GE:D GE AIR: US Constitution/State & Local Govt. Total Units
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Milestones
- 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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories BIOL Student's Choice Upper Division BIOL elective without lab 3 20 units of Biology Major Electives are required. At least 2 electives must include a lab. Major BIOL Student's Choice Upper Division BIOL elective without lab 3 20 units of Biology Major Electives are required. At least 2 electives must include a lab. Major PHYS 101 Introduction to Physics II 4 Major & GE B1/B3 HIST Student's Choice US History 3 Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or later. Other AIR: US History Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 2 Needed 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 Total Units
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