Biology AS-T to Biology BS ~ Molecular Biology Concentration

Biology AS-T to Biology BS Core Requirements

• Complete all of the following courses:

• CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I Units: 3
• CHEM 211L - Organic Chemistry I Lab Units: 1
• BIO 301 - Research and Technical Writing in Biology Units: 3
• BIO 311 - Genetics Units: 4

Molecular Biology Concentration

Courses may not double-count for two different concentration requirements.

• Complete both of the following courses:

• STAT 250 - Applied Stat:Sci Tech Units: 4
• CHEM 310 - Biochemistry I Units: 3

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• Complete one of the following Physiology or Evolution courses:

• BIO 330 - Vertebrate Physiology Units: 3
• BIO 332 - Plant Physiology Units: 3
• BIO 341 - Evolution Bio & Pop Genetics Units: 3
• BIO 370 - Developmental Biology Units: 3

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• Complete one of the following Research Methods courses:

• BIO 320 - Microbiology Units: 4
• BIO 322 - Plant Pathology Units: 4

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• Complete one of the following courses, not previously taken:

• BIO 320 - Microbiology  Units: 4
• BIO 322 - Plant Pathology  Units: 4 
• BIO 330 - Vertebrate Physiology  Units: 3
• BIO 332 - Plant Physiology  Units: 3
• BIO 370 - Developmental Biology  Units: 3
• BIO 380 - Practical Computing for Scientists Units: 4
• BIO 410 - Bioinformatics  Units: 4
• BIO 412 - Comparative Genomics  Units: 3
• BIO 413 - Molecular Genetics  Units: 4
• BIO 414 - Molecular Cell Biology  Units: 4 
• BIO 416 - Immunology Units: 3
• BIO 421 - Advanced Microbiology Units: 3
• BIO 444 - Molecular Ecology & Evolution  Units: 4
• BIO 461 - Eukaryotic Molecular Biology  Units: 4
• CHEM 350 - Analytical & Instrumental Chemistry Units: 4
• CHEM 410 - Biochemistry II  Units: 4
• MSCI 331 - Ecological Physiology  Units: 4

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• Complete one of the following Integrative Learning course/course combinations:

• BIO 410 - Bioinformatics Units: 4  and
• BIO 492 - Course-Based Capstone Units: 1

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• BIO 430 - Marine Experimental Physiology Units: 4 and
• MSCI 410 - Marine Science Group Capstone Units: 1

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• BIO 444 - Molecular Ecology & Evolution Units: 4 and
• BIO 492 - Course-Based Capstone
    

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• BIO 461 - Eukaryotic Molecular Biology Units: 4 and
• BIO 492 - Course-Based Capstone
    

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• BIO 491 - Biology Honors Capstone Units: 1

• and 2 units from the following:

  • BIO 394 - Biology Internship  
  • BIO 397 - Independent Research   
  • BIO 494 - Advanced Biology Internship   
  • BIO 497 - Independent Research   
  • RSCH 394 - Intermediate Undergraduate Research Experience  

   

• BIO 412 - Comparative Genomics Units: 3
• BIO 413 - Molecular Genetics Units: 4
• BIO 414 - Molecular Cell Biology Units: 4
• BIO 430 - Marine Experimental Physiology  Units: 4
• CHEM 410 - Biochemistry II Units: 3

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• Complete one of the following Service Learning courses:

• BIO 378S - Health Sciences Service Learning Units: 3
• BIO 379S - Biology Service Learning Units: 3

General Education and University Requirements

To satisfy the requirements of the degree, students must successfully complete all Undergraduate Requirements.  Some of these (Upper division Area 2 or 5, Upper division Service Learning, and GWAR) are embedded in the major curriculum.

Select and complete coursework to meet the following requirements:

• Upper division GE Area 3  
• Upper division GE Area 4   
• World Culture & Language  
• American Institutions  

Students may select additional elective coursework if necessary to complete 60 units.