Biology: General Emphasis, B.A.

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Overview

Program Director: Andrew Sensenig

The total coursework requirements include a minimum of 48 units of biology, chemistry, physical science and mathematics beyond the general education prerequisites, of which a minimum of 24 must be upper division.

General Education Prerequisites

BIOL 111 - General Biology: Cells and Physiology 4
CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I 4
MATH 140 - Pre-Calculus 4

Required Courses (30 Units)

BIOL 121 - General Biology: Diversity and Ecology 4
BIOL 312 - Ecology 4
BIOL 332 - Human Physiology 4
BIOL 370 - Bioethics 3
BIOL 450 - Genetics 4
BIOL 470 - History and Philosophy of Science 3
BIOL 485 - Senior Seminar in Biology 1
CHEM 104 - General Chemistry II 4
MATH 311 - Statistics for the Natural Sciences 3

Emphasis Required Courses (18 Units)

One course in chemistry, mathematics or physical science (3- 4 units)
Upper division biology (5units minimum)
Additional courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics or physical sciences to complete 48 units in the major.