Biological Science, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Concentration, B.S.
The following Four-Year Roadmaps are meant to be a guide for students and academic advisors in planning a path to a degree within four years (eight semesters) if the student is able and willing to do so. The set of courses shown below are based exclusively on the Fall 2020 Catalog and the most up to date General Education (GE) Program in that catalog year. The requirements outlined may not apply to students in earlier catalog years, especially in the GE courses required in specific categories. Please note that courses identified in the Four -Year Roadmaps may not always be available during each of the prescribed semesters, therefore, it is always recommended to consult an academic advisor. Advisors may need to adjust the courses in the Four-Year Roadmap to keep students on track to graduate in four years.
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
|
GE subarea B.2 Life Science and
GE subarea B.3 Laboratory Experience |
BIOL 151 | 4 |
| GE subarea A.3 Critical Thinking | CNSM 101 | 3 |
|
GE subarea B.4
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning |
MATH 130 or
MATH 150B*4 |
|
|
GE subarea A.1 Oral Communication or
GE subarea A.2 Written Communication |
3 | |
|
GE subarea C.1 Introduction to the Arts or
GE subarea C.2 Introduction to the Humanities |
3 | |
| Total | 17 |
*only if you have AP credit for MATH 150A
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirement Core Requirements | BIOL 152 | 4 |
| GE subarea B.1 Physical Science | CHEM 120A | 5 |
|
GE subarea A.1 Oral Communication or
GE subarea A.2 Written Communication |
3 | |
|
GE subarea C.1 Introduction to the Arts or
GE subarea C.2 Introduction to the Humanities |
3 | |
| Total | 15 |
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirement Core Requirements | BIOL 251 | 3 |
| Major Requirement Core Requirements | BIOL 253L | 1 |
| Major Requirement Supporting Course Requirements | CHEM 120B | 5 |
|
GE subarea D.1*/Z
Introduction to the Social Sciences/Cultural Diversity |
3 | |
| GE subarea D.2 American History, Institutions & Values | 3 | |
| Total | 15 |
*One course from C.2, C.3, D.1, D.4, or E should overlay with GE Overlay Z
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirement Core Requirements | BIOL 252 | 3 |
| Major Requirement Core Requirements | BIOL 254L | 1 |
| Major Requirement Supporting Course Requirements | CHEM 301A | 3 |
|
GE subarea C.1 Introduction to the Arts or
GE subarea C.2 Introduction to the Humanities |
3 | |
| GE subarea D.3 American Government | 3 | |
| GE subarea E* Lifelong Learning & Self-Development | 3 | |
| Total | 16 |
*One course from C.2, C.3, D.1, D.4, or E should overlay with GE Overlay Z
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirement Required Courses | BIOL 309 | 3 |
| Major Requirement Core Requirements | BIOL 325 | 3 |
| Major Requirement Supporting Course Requirements | CHEM 301B | 3 |
| Major Requirement Supporting Course Requirements | CHEM 302 | 2 |
| Major Requirement Upper-Division Writing | ENGL 301 or
ENGL 363 |
3 |
| Total | 14 |
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirement Required Courses | BIOL 302 or
CHEM 421 |
3-5 |
| Major Requirement Upper-Division BIOL Elective | 3-4 | |
|
GE subarea B.5++
Implications in Natural Sciences & Math/ Quantitative Reasoning |
MATH 338 | 4 |
| Major Requirement Supporting Course Requirements | PHYS 211 and
PHYS 211L |
4 |
| Total | 14-16 |
++Upper-Division
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirement Upper-Division BIOL Elective | 3-4 | |
| Major Requirement Upper-Division BIOL Elective | 3-4 | |
| Major Requirement Supporting Course Requirements | PHYS 212 and
PHYS 212L |
4 |
| GE subarea C.3*/Z++ Explorations in the Arts or Humanities/Cultural Diversity | 3 | |
| Total | 13-15 |
*One course from C.2, C.3, D.1, D.4, or E should overlay with GE Overlay Z
++Upper-Division
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirement Biology Capstone | 2-3 | |
| Major Requirement Upper-Division BIOL Elective(s) to complete required units | ||
|
GE subarea D.4*/Z++
Explorations in Social Sciences/Cultural Diversity |
3 | |
| Major Requirement Electives to complete 120 units | ||
| Total | 12-16 |
*One course from C.2, C.3, D.1, D.4, or E should overlay with GE Overlay Z
++Upper-Division
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE BIOLOGY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
- Attend Biology major advising each semester to plan and review your academic progress.
- Visit your College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Student Success Teamin MH-488 to review GE and graduation requirements.
- All Biology and Supporting Courses (CHEM, MATH, PHYS) must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
- Complete GE courses in areas A.1, A.2, and A.3 with a "C-"or better. Complete a total of 12 units in GE Area B with a "C" or higher since these courses are part of the major. One course from GE Area Z can also fulfill a requirement in categories D.1, C.3, or D.4. Check your Titan Degree Audit for courses that appear in both categories.
- Declare your concentration during the semester you are taking your last lower-division BIOL Core course.
- Apply for Graduation through your Student Center at the start of your seventh semester.
