BA: Biology 2023-2024
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.
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Review the Biology, B.A. Major Requirements
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 Major & GE B2/B3 BIOL or
Math
203 or
105 or
150
BIOL 203: Statistics for Biologists, or
MATH 105: Pre-Calculus, or
MATH 150: Calculus4 If taking MATH 105, please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. Major & GE B4 CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 4 Major & GE B1/B3 GE Student's Choice A2 - Written Communication 3 Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. 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 Major & GE B2/B3 CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 4 Major GE Student's Choice A1 - Oral Communication 3 GE A1 GE Student's Choice A3 - Critical Thinking 3 Highly Recommended: BIOL 150 GE A3 Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 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. Graduation Unit Requirement Total Units
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Milestones
- Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
- Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
- Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)
Fall Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories BIOL 300 Cell Biology 4 Major & GWAR GE Student's Choice C1 - Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater 3 GE C1 GE Student's Choice F - Ethnic Studies 3 Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement GE & Graduation F/Multicultural Perspectives GE/Language Student's Choice Will vary 3 Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2. GE & Graduation C2/Language GE Student's Choice D - Social Sciences 3 Course must be a different subject than Political Science GE D Total Units
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Milestones
Spring Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories BIOL 302 Genetics 4 Major GE Student's Choice Either C1 or C2 3 GE Additional C GE Student's Choice E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development 3 GE E 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 in semester 5 or later Graduation AIR: US History Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 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. Graduation Unit Requirement Total Units
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Milestones
Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories BIOL 303 Evolutionary Biology 3 Major Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary 4 With Lab (at least 2 courses must include lab). 20 units of Major Electives are required.
See catalog for list of course titles and descriptions.Major POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirements GE & Graduation D/AIR: CA Local & State Govt Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 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. Graduation Unit Requirement Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 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. Graduation Unit Requirement Total Units
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Milestones
- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center to discuss graduate school programs
- Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to discuss internship/job opportunities
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once in your Junior year (either in the Fall or Spring semester)
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 Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Without Lab (at least 2 courses must include lab). 20 units of Major Electives are required.
See catalog for list of course titles and descriptions.Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE D - Social Sciences 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE UDGE D Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 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. Graduation Unit Requirement Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 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. Graduation Unit Requirement Total Units
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Milestones
Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary 4 With Lab (at least 2 courses must include lab). 20 units of Major Electives are required.
See catalog for list of course titles and descriptions.Major Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Without Lab (at least 2 courses must include lab). 20 units of Major Electives are required.
See catalog for list of course titles and descriptions.Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE C - Arts and Humanities 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE UDGE C Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 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. Graduation Unit Requirement Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 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. Graduation Unit Requirement Total Units
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Milestones
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
- Attend Grad Check workshop or schedule a Grad Check appointment with Academic Advising
- Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to learn more about Alumni services
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once before you graduate (either in the Fall or Spring semester)
Spring Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Without Lab (at least 2 courses must include lab). 20 units of Major Electives are required.
See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Without Lab (at least 2 courses must include lab). 20 units of Major Electives are required.
See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 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. Graduation Unit Requirement Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 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. Graduation Unit Requirement 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. Graduation Unit Requirement Total Units
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Milestones
- Attend Grad Fest in March