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2014-2015 University Catalog (Revised 01-05-2015) 
    
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Biology, B.S. - Botany 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 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.

Botany 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 Support Courses: 65 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. Also included are any advanced Chemistry or Math courses and PLT 131/131L , PLT 220/220L , PLT 404/404L , PLT 421/421L , PLT 427/427L , PHY 304/304L , and PHY 410 . See advisor for approval of courses offered by other departments.

General Education Requirements: 68 units


Students should consult the Academic Programs website https://www.csupomona.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.

Area A. Communication and Critical Thinking (12 units)

  1. Oral Communication
  2. Written Communication
  3. Critical Thinking

Area B. Mathematics and Natural Sciences (16 units)

  1. Physical Science
  2. Biological Science
  3. Laboratory Activity
  4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
  5. Science and Technology Synthesis

Area C. Humanities (16 units)

  1. Visual and Performing Arts
  2. Philosophy and Civilization
  3. Literature and Foreign Languages
  4. Humanities Synthesis

Area D. Social Sciences (20 units)

  1. U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals
  2. History, Economics, and Political Science
  3. Sociology, Anthropology, Ethnic and Gender Studies
  4. Social Science Synthesis

Area E. Lifelong Understanding and Self-development (4 units)

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