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Biomedical Sciences, BS 2023-2024
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Traditional Major Program Requirements
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Lower Division RequirementsUnit(s)Prerequisite(s)When OfferedNotes
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BIO101 Orientation to the Discipline1-Fall, Spring
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BIO146 General Biology I w/Lab4-Fall, Spring
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BIO148 General Biology II w/Lab4-Fall, Spring
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CHE115 General Chemistry I3CHE102 or HS ChemFall, Spring
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CHE115L General Chemistry I Lab1Pre-Req/Co-Req CHE115Fall, Spring
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CHE125 General Chemistry II3CHE115 & 115LFall, Spring
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CHE125L General Chemistry II Lab1Pre-Req: CHE115L; Co-Req CHE125Fall, Spring
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PHY214 Physics I3MAT145 or 245Fall, SpringRecommend Fall; PHY214D is an 1-unit option course (Register for PHY214D)
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PHY214L Physics I Lab1Recommended co-req: PHY214Fall, SpringRecommend Fall
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PHY224 Physics II3PHY214SpringPHY224D is an 1-unit option course (Register for PHY224D)
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PHY224L Physics II Lab1Recommended co-req: PHY224Spring
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STA144 Introduction to Statistics3MAT115Fall, Spring
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Complete one of the following:
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MAT145 Math Methods in Natural Sciences4MAT115, 135, or PlacementFall, Spring
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or MAT245 Analytical Geometry & Calculus I MAT135, 145, or PlacementMAT245 is recommended for students planning to apply for Grad Schools
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Upper Division RequirementsUnit(s)Prerequisite(s)When OfferedNotes
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BIO305 Microbiology w/ Lab4BIO146 or BIO153Fall, Spring
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BIO330 Cell & Molecular Biology w/Lab4BIO146 & 148; Rec. CHE125 & CHE125LFall, Spring
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BIO353 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physio I w/ Lab4BIO146, 148;CHE125 & CHE125LFall
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BIO363 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physio II w/ Lab4BIO353Spring
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BIO440 Pharmacology with Discussion4CHE443 or BIO330; & BIO344 or 353 or both BIO153 & 163Fall, Spring
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CHE351 Organic Chemistry I w/Lab4CHE125 & CHE125LFall, Spring
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CHE352 Organic Chemistry II w/Lab4CHE351Fall, Spring
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CHE443 Biochemistry I w/ Lab4CHE351, (Recommend BIO146)Fall, Spring
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Upper Division Research RequirementUnit(s)Prerequisite(s)When OfferedNotes
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Complete two (2) units from among the following:
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BIO490 Research in Biology1-4BIO148, dept. permissionFall, SpringRepeatable up to 8 units; speak to Faculty, Academic Advisor, or Dept. Secretary about topics; start as early as sophomore year
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BIO491 Internship in Biology1-4Junior or Senior statusFall, SpringSpeak to Dr. Prins for more information
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BIO499 Biology Capstone2BIO or BMS Major: Junior or Senior statusFall, SpringSpeak to Dr. Prins for more information
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Upper Division Elective RequirementsUnit(s)Prerequisite(s)When OfferedNotes
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Complete eight (8) units from the following:
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BIO313 Genetics4BIO146Fall, Spring
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BIO324 Developmental Biology w/Lab4BIO146Fall, Spring
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BIO412 Topics in Biology1-4-As Offered
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BIO420 Cancer Biology4BIO146 & 330 or CHE443Spring
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BIO489 Immunology and Molecular Pathogenesis w/ Lab4BIO146 & 148; Rec. BIO305 & 350Spring
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Total Required Units124
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Major74
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General Education36
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Electives14
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Total Required Upper Division Units39
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Major42
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Electives0
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