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Nov 26, 2024
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2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology, B.S. - General Biology Subplan/Option: 180 units
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Offered by: College of Science, Biological Sciences Department
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Biology Major
The Biology major with subplans in Botany, General Biology, Microbiology, and Zoology stresses a balance between the theoretical aspects of biology and actual experience in the field and laboratory. The variety of courses offered in a flexible curriculum provides an opportunity for a wide range of experience in biological sciences. General Biology Subplan
The offerings of this curriculum provide the student with a preparation for graduate and professional schools in fields ranging from molecular to field biology. The curriculum prepares prospective teachers for the secondary education credential. Graduate courses enable students to complete requirements for the community college credential. For those planning a career as a secondary school teacher a credential is required. Contact department office for additional information. Required Core Courses for Major: 19 units
Required Subplan/Option Core Courses: 29 units
Elective Subplan/Option Core Courses: 19 units
300-400 level courses offered by the Biological Sciences Department (other than BIO 400 , BIO 441 , BIO 461 , BIO 462 ) of which at least 12 units must be at the 400-level. Courses specifically designed for non-majors cannot be used.
Required Support Courses: 61 units
The following major support courses should be used to satisfy the indicated GE requirements. If these courses are not used to satisfy GE, the total units to degree may be more than 180 units. Elective Support Courses: 12 units
Approved electives include any 200, 300, or 400 level courses in the Biological Sciences Department not specifically designed for non-majors. Only 2 units of BIO 200 or BIO 400 allowed. Only 4 units of BIO 441 or BIO 461 allowed. Only 2 units of BIO 462 allowed. Also included are any advanced Chemistry or Math courses. See advisor for approval of courses offered by other departments. General Education Requirements: 68 units
Students should consult the Academic Programs website https://www.cpp.edu/~academic-programs/general-education-course-listings.shtml for current information regarding this requirement. Unless specific courses are stated under Support Courses, please refer to the list of approved courses under General Education Requirements, Areas A through E.
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| Area A. Communication and Critical Thinking (12 units) |
| 1. Oral Communication |
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| 2. Written Communication |
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| 3. Critical Thinking |
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| Area B. Mathematics and Natural Sciences (16 units) |
| 1. Physical Science |
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| 2. Biological Science |
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| 3. Laboratory Activity |
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| 4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning |
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| 5. Science and Technology Synthesis |
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| Area C. Humanities (16 units) |
| 1. Visual and Performing Arts |
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| 2. Philosophy and Civilization |
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| 3. Literature and Foreign Languages |
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| 4. Humanities Synthesis |
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| Area D. Social Sciences (20 units) |
1. U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals
a. United States History
b. Introduction to American Government |
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| 2. History, Economics, and Political Science |
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| 3. Sociology, Anthropology, Ethnic and Gender Studies |
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| 4. Social Science Synthesis |
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| Area E. Lifelong Understanding and Self-development (4 units) |
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For an alternative and interdisciplinary way to complete some of their GE requirements, students may choose the Interdisciplinary General Education program, see below.
Interdisciplinary General Education: 32 units
An alternate pattern for partial fulfillment of GE Areas A, C, D, and E available for students is the Interdisciplinary General Education (IGE) program. Students should see an advisor for specific GE coursework required by their major. Students must be exempt from or score at least 147 on the EPT to qualify for IGE. Please refer to the University Catalog General Education Program section for additional information.
How IGE fulfills General Education Requirements:
American Institutions: 8 units
Courses that satisfy this requirement may also satisfy GE Area D1.
American Cultural Perspectives Requirement: 4 units
Refer to the University Catalog General Education Program section for a list of courses that satisfy this requirement. Course may also satisfy major, minor, GE, or unrestricted elective requirements.
Graduation Writing Test
All persons who receive undergraduate degrees from Cal Poly Pomona must pass the Graduation Writing Test (GWT). The test must be taken by the quarter following completion of 120 units for undergraduates.
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