B.S. in Biology - Individualized Emphasis

Parent Program: 
Biology
Overview & Highlights: 

The bachelor of science degree is appropriate for those who seek greater depth of foundational coursework in supporting fields, additional breadth within the major and a research capstone. Individualized emphases are permitted with approval of the program director.

Degree Course Listings: 

GENERAL EDUCATION PREREQUISITES (12 UNITS)

BIOL-110L General Biology: Cells and Physiology (4)
CHEM-101L General Chemistry I (4)
MATH-210 Calculus I (4)
 
REQUIRED COURSES
 
Biology Courses (28 units)
BIOL-120L General Biology: Diversity and Ecology (4)
BIOL-310L Ecology (4)
BIOL-332L Human Physiology (4)
BIOL-370 Bioethics (2)
BIOL-440L Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
BIOL-450L Genetics (4)
BIOL-470 History and Philosophy of Science (4)
BIOL-496 Biological Research (2)
 
Supporting Courses (14 units)
CHEM-102L General Chemistry II (4)
CHEM-310 Organic Chemistry I (3)
PHYS-120L General Physics I (4)
Select one course in statistics. (3 units)
 
HUMAN HEALTH EMPHASIS REQUIRED COURSES
Electives chosen in consultation with the program director to address specific interests of the student. Courses from field institutes or other institutions may be used. Examples of possible emphases include marine biology, plant science, animal science and biopsychology.
 
 
 
 
Tuition & Fees
 
 
 

High school students