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Biological Sciences


Degree Requirements

Courses Required for a B.A. Degree in Biological Sciences

Core Courses:

  • BIO 1AB Biological Dynamics (4,4)
  • CHE 1AB General Chemistry (4,4)
  • CHE 6AB Organic Chemistry (4,4)
  • CHE 107 Biochemistry (4)
  • MTH 5A Calculus I (4)
  • PHY 1A Physics (4)

Upper Division:
Seven to nine upper division courses including:

  • BIO 125 Developmental Biology (4)
  • BIO 130 Genetics (4)
  • BIO 135 Molecular Techniques (4)
  • BIO 151 Medical Physiology (4)
  • BIO 195 Senior Seminar in New Biology (3)

Total Units in Biological Sciences: 33-36

Plus general studies requirements and electives totaling 124 semester units, including foreign language requirement.