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2013-2014 University Catalog 
    
2013-2014 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biology, B.S. - Zoology Subplan/Option: 180 units


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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 field and laboratory. The variety of courses offered in a flexible curriculum provides an opportunity for a wide range of experience in biological sciences.

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.

Elective Subplan/Option Core Courses: 22 units


22 units of upper division courses must be completed from approved courses included in one of two clusters (Physiology and Neuroscience/Biodiversity and Systematics). Students do not need to declare a cluster. Courses may be chosen from either of the two clusters indicated below; however, a minimum of 3 units must be completed from each cluster. See below for approved courses.

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: 11 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. Approved electives include any advanced chemistry or math course. See advisor for approval of courses offered by other departments.

General Education Requirements: 68 units


Students should consult the catalog website www.csupomona.edu/~academic/catalog/ for current information regarding this requirement. Unless specific courses are stated under Support Courses, see the list of approved courses under General Education Requirements, Areas A through E.

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