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Biology, B.S. - 120 units

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Summary of Units:

Biology Core Courses 26
Electives in Biology 20
Required Courses from Other Disciplines 28
Additional General Education  and other Graduation Requirements   46
Total Units 120

Note: BIOL 150  /CHEM 150  or MATH 230  /PHIL 230  is recommended to meet GE Area A3. 

Biology Core Courses - 26 units

Note: BIOL 200 and BIOL 201 should be completed as early as possible.

Electives in Biology - 20 units

A minimum of 20 units of biology electives must be completed from the following list of courses.  At least two electives must be lab courses.

Required Courses from Other Disciplines - 28 units

Note: CHEM 121 and CHEM 122 should be completed as early as possible.

Note: A year-long organic chemistry sequence with laboratory taken at a community college may be accepted in lieu of CHEM 311, 312, 314, and 315.

General Education and Graduation Requirements - B.S.

To graduate, students must complete a minimum of 120 units (27 units must be upper division), including the following General Education Requirements  (GE) and Graduation Requirements   not met within the major:

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