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2023-2024 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Roadmap: B.A. in Biological Sciences

The Bachelor of Arts degree is designed to provide breadth and background in the natural sciences and to allow sufficient flexibility to accommodate the diverse needs of the general student. Persons preparing for careers in such areas as agriculture, industry, and elementary teaching will find this degree adaptable to their objective.

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

Choose one of the following courses:

 3
BIOL 1050 General Biology I   4 
General Education Area A1 3
General Education Area A2 3
Total Units 13
Cumulative Total 13
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 C1 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 28
  • BIOL-1150 General Biology II satisfies General Education Area B1.
  • A course 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.
  • MATH 1070/1072 satisfy G.E. Area B4 (MATH 1072 has a prerequisite of MATH 1071)

 

  • 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
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry II    4 
CHEM 1112 General Chemistry II Laboratory   1  
PSCI 1201 American Government   3 
General Education Area D1 3
General Education Area D2 3
Total Units 14
Cumulative Total 42
Spring Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

 4 
BIOL 3350 Introductory Genetics   3 
General Education Area C1 or C2 3
General Education Area F 3
Total Units 13
Cumulative Total 55
  • CHEM-1110 General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab satisfies General Education Area B2 and B3.
  • A that fulfills another GE (C, D2, UD-C, UD-D) should be selected. Upper division GE courses (Area UD-B,C, or D) cannot be taken until Junior year and cannot include courses in the biological sciences.
  • 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
BIOL 3310 Cellular and Molecular Biology   3 
BIOL 3680 Ecology   4 
General Education Area C1 or C2 3
General Education Area E 3
Elective Units 3
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 71
Spring Semester
Course
Units
Diversity and Systematics Course 4
Major Elective 3
General Education Area UD-B 3
General Education Area UD-C 3
Elective Units 4
Total Units 17
Cumulative Total 88
  • 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 and cannot include courses in the biological sciences.
  • 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.

 

Fourth Year

*Apply for Graduation
Fall Semester
Course
Units
BIOL 4400 Evolution   3 
BIOL-XXXX Genetics/Biotech 2
Diversity and Systematics Course 4
Writing Proficiency Course 3
General Education UD-D 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 103
Spring Semester
Course
Units
BIOL-XXXX Structure and Function 4
Major Elective 4
Major Elective 3
Elective Units 3
Elective Units 3
Total Units 17
Cumulative Total 120
  • For additional dates and details to apply for graduation, visit the Graduation Website.
  • 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 and cannot include courses in the biological sciences.
  • 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.