|  Not
sure which area of biology to pursue? Our General Biology Option
has the greatest flexibility and most electives open to a biology
major, and allows you to change into any other option without loss
of any credits.
In addition to the biology
core course requirements, you'll choose courses in:
- Molecular
and biochemical techniques
- Physiology
- Organismal biology
- Ecology and evolutionary
biology
- Field experience
- Laboratory skills
techniques
If you have a broad interest
in the biological sciences and a curiosity about how individual
organisms function and interact with other living things and the
environment, this option is for you.
Your
advisor will help you devise a course plan to meet your goals.
General Concentration
College of Sciences
and Arts
The general biology concentration
has flexibility that will allow you to change into another option
without losing credits. Choose courses in molecular and biochemical
techniques, physiology, organismal biology, ecology and evolutionary
biology, field experience, laboratory techniques. If you have a
broad interest in the biological sciences and a curiosity about
how individual organisms function and interact with other living
things and the environment, this option is for you. You'll have
career opportunities in government and industry. Additional opportunities
exist in secondary education, graduate school, or professional school.
| Total
Credits Required: 128 |
| Major
Requirements - 53-59 credits |
| BL
courses required - 40 credits |
| Course
# |
Course
Description |
Credits |
| BL
1010 |
General Biology
I |
4 |
| BL
1020 |
General Biology
II |
4 |
| BL
2100 |
Principles
of Biochemistry |
3 |
| BL
2200 |
Genetics |
3 |
| BL
3400 |
Principles
of Ecology |
4 |
| BL
4430 |
Bio Simulation Techniques
OR BA 1200 IS/IT Fund OR CS 1121 Intro to CS I |
3 |
| BL
4510 |
Sr Essay OR BL 4000
Spec Prob in Bio Or BL 4001 Honors Res in Bio |
2-3 |
| CH
1110 |
University
Chemistry I |
4 |
| CH
1111 |
University
Chemistry Lab I |
1 |
| CH
1120 |
University
Chemistry II |
4 |
| CH
2410 |
Organic Chemistry
I |
3 |
| CH
2411 |
Organic Chemistry
Lab I |
1 |
| CH
2420 |
Organic Chemistry
II |
3 |
| CH
2421 |
Organic CHemistry
Lab II |
2 |
| MA
1135 |
Calc for
Life Sciences |
4 |
| MA
1151 |
Calc I Plus |
5 |
| MA
2150 |
Calc II |
4 |
| PH
1100 |
Introductory
Physics Lab I |
1 |
| PH
1110 |
Coll Phys
I OR PH 2100 Univ. Phys. I - Mechanics |
3 |
| PH
1200 |
Introductory
Phys Lab II |
1 |
| PH
1210 |
Coll Phys
II OR Ph 2200 Univ Phys II - Elec & Magnet |
3 |
| Concentration
Requirements - 18-21 credits |
| Course
# |
Course
Description |
Credits |
| BL
1580 |
Introduction to
Biological Sciences |
1 |
| BL
4470 |
Analysis of Biological
Data |
4 |
| Choose
1 of the following: |
| BL
2010 |
Anat & Physiology
I AND BL 2011 Anat & Physiology Lab |
4 |
| BL
4140 |
Plant Physiology |
4 |
|
Choose
1 of the following: |
| BL
2160 |
Botany, 2170 Zoology,
3210 Gen. Microbiology, 4740 Introduction to Mycology, 4230
Virology |
3-4 |
| Biological
sciences electives
(3000
level or above) |
6-
8 credits |
| Free Electives |
20-29
credits |
| General
Education Requirements - 28 Credits |
| Course
# |
Course
Description |
Credits |
| |
Core |
13 |
| UN 1001 |
Perspectives
on Inquiry |
3 |
| UN 1002 |
World Cultures |
4 |
| UN 2001 |
Revisions:
Oral, Written and Visual Communication |
3 |
| UN 2002 |
Institutions |
3 |
| |
Note: Two
semesters of a single modern language (6cr) in addition to UN
1003 World Cultures Activities (1cr) can substitute for UN 1002. |
|
| Distribution
Courses |
15 |
| Students
must take two courses each from two different lists, one that
has World Cultrues as a prerequisite and one that has Institutions
as a prerequisite. The fifth course can come from any list.
See the General Education section for specific lists and allowed
courses. |
| Science/Math - Satisfied by major requirements above. |
| Co-Curricular Activities |
3
units |
| Units
are required for graduation, but are not included in the calculation
of the GPA, or in the overall credits required for the degree. |
|
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