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Biology
All candidates for a degree in applied arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on "Graduation Requirements." A total of 36 upper division units must be selected from the General Biology Degree Requirements and the list of courses acceptable for electives.
A minor is not required with this major.
Preparation for the Major. Biology 201, 202, and 215 or Biology 216 and 216L; Chemistry 200, 201, and 231 or 232 and 232L; Mathematics 121 and 122, or 150; Physics 180A or 195, 180B or 196 and 197, 182A or 195L, 182B or 196L and 197L. (38-43 units)
Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University Writing Examination or completing one of the approved writing courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Major. A minimum of 24 upper division units for the B.A. degree or 36 upper division units for the B.S. degree to include Biology 352, 354, 356 and Chemistry 361A or 560A. Elective courses include all upper division biology courses numbered 350 and above, all upper division chemistry courses, and Oceanography 541. At least two of the electives must be biology laboratory courses (not including Biology 499 or chemistry laboratories) and at least one of these laboratory courses must be an organismal level course selected from Biology 350, 462 and 462L, 514, 515, 520, 524, 525, 528, and 533.
No transfer course will substitute for Biology 352, 354, 356 or as an organismal course without the specific approval of the department.
All courses not included above must have the prior approval of the Department and the substitution filed with the Office of Admissions and Records.
Time Limitation. All courses for the major must be completed within seven years of the granting of the undergraduate degree. Exceptions for individual courses must be approved by the department and be filed with the Office of Admissions and Records.
Preparation for the Major. Biology 201, 202, and 215 or Biology 216 and 216L; Chemistry 200, 201, and 231 or 232 and 232L; Mathematics 121 and 122, or 150; Physics 180A or 195, 180B or 196 and 197, 182A or 195L, and 182B or 196L and 197L. (38-43 units)
Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University Writing Examination or completing one of the approved writing courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Major. A minimum of 36 upper division units to include Biology 350, 352, 354, 356, 550 and Chemistry 361A or 560A, 361B or 560B, and 567. Remaining elective courses must be selected from Biology 499, 521, 521L, 549, 551, 551L, 554, 563, 566, 567, 569, 570, 584, 585, 590, 592, 595, 596 (as appropriate), and Chemistry 431.
Other than Biology 352, 354, 356 and Chemistry 361A, only one course in this emphasis may be used for credit in another emphasis offered by the department.
No transfer course will substitute for Biology 350, 352, 354, 356 or 550 without the specific approval of the Emphasis in Cell and Molecular Biology adviser.
Time Limitation. All courses for the major must be completed within seven years of the granting of the undergraduate degree. Exceptions for individual courses must be approved by the department adviser and be filed with the Office of Admissions and Records.
Preparation for the Major. Biology 201, 202, and 215 or Biology 216 and 216L; Chemistry 200, 201, and 231 or 232 and 232L; Mathematics 121 and 122, or 150; Physics 180A or 195, 180B or 196 and 197, 182A or 195L, and 182B or 196L and 197L. (38-43 units)
Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University Writing Examination or completing one of the approved writing courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Major. A minimum of 36 upper division units to include Biology 352, 354, 354L, 356 and Chemistry 361A or 560A. At least 15 elective units must be selected from Biology 359, 454, 496, 507, 512, 517, 519, 527, 533, 539, 540, 560, 563, 596, 597A, and 597B. Remaining elective courses include Biology 350-362, 454-499, and all 500-level biology and upper division chemistry courses. The above 36 upper division units must include an organismal course and two biology upper division laboratory courses.
Other than Biology 352, 354, 356 and Chemistry 361A, only one course in this emphasis may be used for credit in another emphasis offered by the department.
No transfer course will substitute for Biology 352, 354, 354L or 356 without the specific approval of the Emphasis in Ecology adviser.
Time Limitation. All courses for the major must be completed within seven years of the granting of the undergraduate degree. Exceptions for individual courses must be approved by the department adviser and be filed with the Office of Admissions and Records.
Preparation for the Major. Biology 201, 202, and 215 or Biology 216 and 216L; Chemistry 200, 201, and 231 or 232 and 232L; Mathematics 121 and 122, or 150; Physics 180A or 195, 180B or 195L, 182A or 196 and 197, and 182B or 196L and 197L. (38-43 units)
Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University Writing Examination or completing one of the approved writing courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Major. A minimum of 36 upper division units to include Biology 352, 354, 356, 510, and Chemistry 361A or 560A. At least 12 elective units must be selected from Biology 462, 462L, 471, 507, 512, 520, 524, 525, 530, and 596 courses approved by the Emphasis in Evolution and Systematics adviser. Remaining elective courses include Biology 350-362, 454-499, all 500-level biology courses and all upper division chemistry courses. At least one elective must be an organismal level course described for the major and at least two electives must be biology laboratory courses.
Other than Biology 352, 354, and 356, and Chemistry 361A, only one course used in this emphasis may be used for credit in another emphasis offered by the department.
No transfer course will substitute for Biology 352, 354, 356 or 510 without the specific approval of the Emphasis in Evolution and Systematics adviser.
Time Limitation. All courses for the major must be completed within seven years of the granting of the undergraduate degree. Exceptions for individual courses must be approved by the department adviser and be filed with the Office of Admissions and Records.
Preparation for the Major. Biology 201, 202, and 215 or Biology 216 and 216L; Chemistry 200, 201, and 230 or 231 or 232 and 232L; Mathematics 121 and 122, or 150; Physics 180A or 195, 180B or 196 and 197, 182A or 195L, and 182B or 196L and 197L. (38-43 units)
Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University Writing Examination or completing one of the approved writing courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Major. A minimum of 36 upper division units to include Biology 352, 354, 356, Chemistry 361A or 560A, and an organismal level course selected from Biology 514 or 515 or 520 (18 units). At least 11 upper division units must be selected from Biology 512, 513, 513L, 514, 515, 517, 518, 519, 520, and Oceanography 541. The remaining minimum seven upper division units include all biology courses numbered 350 and above (except Biology 452), all upper division chemistry courses and a maximum of three units from Economics 454, Geography 504 and 576, Geological Sciences 540, 545 and 548, Oceanography 561. At least three courses taken in the major must be biology laboratory courses (not including Biology 499).
Other than Biology 352, 354, 356, and Chemistry 361A, only one course in this emphasis may be used for credit in another emphasis offered by the department.
No transfer course will substitute for Biology 352, 354 or 356 without the specific approval of the Emphasis in Marine Biology adviser.
Time Limitation. All courses for the major must be completed within seven years of the granting of the undergraduate degree. Exceptions for individual courses must be approved by the department adviser and be filed with the Office of Admissions and Records.
Preparation for the Major. Biology 201, 202, and 215 or Biology 216 and 216L; Chemistry 200, 201, and 231 or 232 and 232L; Mathematics 121 and 122, or 150; Physics 180A or 195, 180B or 196 and 197, 182A or 195L, and 182B or 196L and 197L. (38-43 units)
Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University Writing Examination or completing one of the approved writing courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Major. A minimum of 36 upper division units to include Biology 352, 354, 356, Chemistry 361A or 560A and at least 15 units selected from Biology 462, 462L, 507, 512, 515, 520, 524, 525, 527, 540, 560, 577, 586, 588, and 596 courses approved by the Emphasis in Zoology adviser. Of these 15 units, a minimum of three units must be selected from Biology 462, 462L, 507, 586, 515, or 586, a minimum of three units from Biology 512, 520, 524, or 525, and a minimum of three units from Biology 527, 540, 560, 577, 588 and 596 as approved by the Emphasis in Zoology adviser. The remaining elective courses include Biology 350-362, 454, 499, all 500-level biology courses, and all upper division chemistry courses. The above 36 upper division units must include an organismal course and two upper division biology laboratory courses as described in the major.
No transfer course will substitute for Biology 352, 354 or 356 without the specific approval of the Emphasis in Zoology adviser.
Other than Biology 352, 354, 356 and Chemistry 361A, only one course in this emphasis may be used for credit in another emphasis offered by the department.
Time Limitation. All courses for the major must be completed within seven years of the granting of the undergraduate degree. Exceptions for individual courses must be approved by the department adviser and be filed with the Office of Admissions and Records.
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