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2022-2023 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Roadmap: B.S. in Biological Sciences, Precal Ready, MCMB

*The program assumes that the student has earned a B or better in appropriate high school courses (biology, chemistry, and math) and does not need remedial coursework. Students desiring to go on to professional or graduate programs may require additional coursework.

Recommended Advisors: Sarah Bissonnette, Mark Grobner, Choong-Min Kang, Brian Sardella, My Lo Thao, Janey Youngblom, Jim Youngblom

This Roadmap is a recommended advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your academic advisor as you develop your academic plan.

First Year
Fall Semester
Course
Units
BIOL 1050 General Biology I   4 
MATH 1100 Precalculus   4 
General Education Area A1 3
General Education Area A2 3
Total Units 14
Cumulative Total 14
Spring Semester
Course
Units
BIOL 1150 General Biology II   4 
CHEM 1100 General Chemistry I   4 
CHEM 1102 General Chemistry I Laboratory   1 
General Education Area A3 3
General Education Area D1 3
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 30
  • BIOL-1150 General Biology II satisfies General Education Area B1.
  • MATH 1100 Precalculus satisfies GE Area B4.
  • A course that fulfills another GE (C2, D2, E) should be selected. Upper division GE courses (Area UD-B, C or D) cannot be taken until Junior year
  • In order to graduate with a degree major, students must complete at least 120 units. Students are encouraged to take additional courses in supporting fields that relate to their career interests.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

 

Second Year
Fall Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

 3
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry II   4 
CHEM 1112 General Chemistry II Laboratory   1 
PSCI 1201 American Government   3 
General Education Area C1 3
Total Units 14
Cumulative Total 43
Spring Semester
Course
Units
BIOL 3350 Introductory Genetics   3 
CHEM 3010 Organic Chemistry I   3 
CHEM 3012 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I   1 
General Education Area C2 3
General Education Area F 3
Major Elective 3
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 59
  • CHEM-1110 General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab satisfies General Education Area B2 and B3.
  • A that fulfills another GE (C1 or C2, D2, E) should be selected. Upper division GE courses (Area UD-B,C, or D) cannot be taken until Junior year.
  • In order to graduate with a degree major, students must complete at least 120 units. Students are encouraged to take additional courses in supporting fields that relate to their career interests.
  • If you choose CHEM 3010 Organic Chemistry I, you must enroll in CHEM 3012 Organic Chemistry Lab I                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

 

Third Year
Fall Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

 4
BIOL 3310 Cellular and Molecular Biology   3 
General Education Area C1 or C2 3
General Education Area E 3
Complementary Course 3
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 75
Spring Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

 4 
MBIO 3010 Bacteriology   3 
MBIO 3032 Bacteriology Lab   2 
General Education Area D2 3
General Education Area UD-B 3
Biotechnology Course 2
Total Units 17
Cumulative Total 92
  • A course that fulfills another GE (C, D2, UD-C, UD-D) should be selected. Upper division GE courses (UD-B, C or D) cannot be taken until Junior year.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

 

Fourth Year

*Apply for Graduation
Fall Semester
Course
Units
BIOL 3680 Ecology   4 
BIOL 4010 Research and Technical Writing in Biology (WP)   3 
BIOL 4400 Evolution  3 
Complementary Course 3
General Education Area UD-D 3
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 108
Spring Semester
Course
Units
Physiology Course 4
Diversity and Systematics Course 4
Complementary Course 3
General Education Area UD-C 3
Complementary Course 2
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 124
  • For additional dates and details to apply for graduation, visit the Graduation Website.