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Dec 22, 2024
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2021/2022 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology, B.S. in Applied Arts and Sciences
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(Major Code: 04011) (SIMS Code: 771401)
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 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 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 Evaluations.
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