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Jan 30, 2025
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2020/2021 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology, Emphasis in Ecology, B.S. in Applied Arts and Sciences
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All candidates for a degree in applied arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on “Graduation Requirements .”
A minor is not required with this major.
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Preparation for the Major
(37 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. These courses require a minimum GPA of 2.80 (excluding PHYS 180A , PHYS 180B , PHYS 182A , PHYS 182B ). Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
Passing the Writing Placement Assessment with a score of 10 or completing 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
All courses not included above 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 Advising and Evaluations. A minimum of 36 upper division units to include A Minimum of Two Elective Courses
Elective courses include all upper division biology courses numbered 350 and above, BIOL 497 and BIOL 499 (maximum six units), and all upper division chemistry courses (except CHEM 300 , CHEM 308 , CHEM 497 , CHEM 499 , CHEM 560 ). A minimum of two elective courses must be biology laboratory courses, at least one of which must be an organismal level course selected from 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 Advising and Evaluations. Preparation for the Major
(37 units) A computer programming course (e.g. CS 107 ) is recommended. 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. These courses require a minimum GPA of 2.80 (excluding PHYS 180A , PHYS 180B , PHYS 182A , PHYS 182B ). Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
Passing the Writing Placement Assessment with a score of 10 or completing 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
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 Advising and Evaluations. A minimum of 36 upper division units to include 17 Units of Electives Selected from
17 units of electives selected from the courses listed below. At least two courses must be selected from At Least One Course
At least one course must be an organismal course selected from Approval of the Emphasis
This approval must be filed with the Office of Advising and Evaluations. Approval of the emphasis adviser is required for credit in 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 adviser and be filed with the Office of Advising and Evaluations. |
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