Biological Science Minor

Minor Requirements (35-37 units)

The minor program is designed to provide students in other majors the opportunity to broaden their experience and understanding of the biological sciences, and it may expand their educational and employment opportunities. The minor consists of 35-37 units.

• CHEM 1100 - Introduction to College Chemistry Units: 5

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• CHEM 1601 - Basic Chemistry for the Health Sciences Units: 4

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• CHEM 1605 - Basic Chemistry for Healthier Living Units: 4

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• BIOL 1401 - Molecular and Cellular Biology Units: 5
• BIOL 1402 - Plant Biology Units: 5
• BIOL 1403 - Animal Biology Units: 5

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• BIOL 3020 - Genetics, Evolution, and Humanity Units: 4

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• BIOL 3121 - Principles of Genetics Units: 5

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• Upper division Biology electives Units: 12 [can include BIOL 2010  (or BIOL 2011 ) or BIOL 2020 ]

Course Descriptions

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Other Undergraduate Degree Requirements

In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University requirements for graduation which are described in the Undergraduate Admission and Degree Information & FAQ  chapter in the front of this catalog. These include the General Education-Breadth requirements; the second composition (ENGL 1002 ) requirement; the cultural groups/women requirement; the performing arts/activities requirement; the U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement; the University Writing Skills Requirement; and the residence, unit, and grade point average requirements.