Biology, AS-T to Biology, B.S.

If you transferred into CSUMB as an AS-T-certified student in Biology, you must complete the following courses for bachelor’s degree in Biology. If you are unsure about your transfer status, please talk to an advisor.

Required Courses

Complete all of the following courses:
CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I Units: 3
CHEM 211L - Organic Chemistry I Lab Units: 2
STAT 250 - Applied Stat:Sci Tech Units: 4
BIO 301 - Research and Technical Writing in Biology Units: 2
BIO 311 - Genetics Units: 4

Concentrations

Choose one of the following concentrations and complete the coursework.

Molecular Biology Concentration

Ecology, Evolution, and Bio Organismal Biology Concentration

Teacher Preparation Concentration

General Education and University Requirements

The State of California requires completion of a 48 unit General Education Breadth program, including 9 units of upper division GE in areas B, C, and D in order to meet graduation requirements. CSUMB also requires completion of campus-specific University Requirements .

Students select and complete coursework in the following areas to satisfy their degree requirements:

the CSU’s upper division GE B area requirement ; [satisfied within major requirements]
the CSU’s upper division GE C area requirement
the CSU’s upper division GE D area requirement
- the CSU’s American Institution’s requirement
the CSU’s Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR); [satisfied within major requirements]
CSUMB’s upper division Service Learning requirement; [satisfied within major requirements]
CSUMB’s World Culture & Language requirement

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