The general biology emphasis intoduces students to the founding concepts and fields within biology, as well as those found in other disciplines such as chemistry, mathematics and physical science.

Courses for this emphasis cover general topics in biology: ecology, human anatomy, human physiology, genetics, science history, statistics and much more. Students may select a large portion of courses for the major from other approved disciplines.

Students graduating with a general biology emphasis are prepared for advanced study and further research in biology, including medical studies, environmental research and veterinary studies.

GENERAL EDUCATION OR OTHER PREREQUISITES (12 UNITS)

• BIOL-110L General Biology A (4)
• CHEM-101L General Chemistry I (4)
• MATH -120 Principles of Mathematics (4)
• or MATH-140 Pre-Calculus (4)

REQUIRED COURSES (48 UNITS MINIMUM)

• BIOL-120L General Biology B (4)
• BIOL-310L Ecology (4)
• BIOL-331L Human Anatomy (4)
• or BIOL-332L Human Physiology (4)
• BIOL-440L Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
• or BIOL-450L Genetics (4)
• BIOL-470 History and Philosophy of Science (4)
• CHEM-102L General Chemistry II (4)

Select one of the following:

• CS-120 Introduction to Computer Science I (3)
• MATH -210 Calculus I (4)
• PSY-300 Statistics (3)

ELECTIVES
Select 21 units in biology, chemistry, physical science or mathematics approved by program director. The electives must meet the following conditions: 8 units minimum of biology (4 units of upper-division), 4 units minimum of chemistry, physical science or mathematics.