Biology, B.S. in Applied Arts and Sciences

Preparation for the Major

(29 units)

These preparation for the major courses may not be taken Cr/NC and must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.80 or better to be admitted to the major. 

• BIOL 203 - Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology Units: 3
• BIOL 203L - Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory Units: 1
• BIOL 204 - Principles of Organismal Biology Units: 3
• BIOL 204L - Principles of Organismal Biology Laboratory Units: 1
• BIOL 215 - Biostatistics Units: 3
• CHEM 200 - General Chemistry Units: 5
• CHEM 201 - General Chemistry Units: 5
• CHEM 232 - Organic Chemistry Units: 3
• CHEM 232L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Units: 1
• MATH 124 - Calculus for the Life Sciences Units: 4

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

Complete one of the approved upper division writing courses (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better. See “Graduation Requirements ” section for a complete listing of requirements.

Major

(44 units)

All courses not included below must have specific approval of the department.

All upper division transfer courses in biology will calculate in the major GPA but will not fulfill any major requirements without specific department approval. This approval must be filed with the Office of the Registrar.

• PHYS 180A - Fundamentals of Physics Units: 3
• PHYS 180B - Fundamentals of Physics Units: 3
• PHYS 182A - Physical Measurements Laboratory Units: 1
• PHYS 182B - Physical Measurements Laboratory Units: 1

Time Limitation

All courses for the major must be completed within seven years of the granting of the undergraduate degree. Exceptions for individual courses must be approved by the department and be filed with the Office of the Registrar.