Biology

AS-T · prepares for CSU Biology · 29 units in the major

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REQUIRED CORE (8-12 units) · Select 1 of 2 options

Biology Sequence for Majors Option 1

C-ID BIOL 135 S · 8 units
OR

Cell and Molecular Biology Option 2

C-ID BIOL 190 · 4 units
AND

Organismal Biology Option 2

C-ID BIOL 140 · 4 units
OR

Organismal Biology, Ecology and Evolution Option 2

C-ID BIOL 130 S · 8 units
OR

Zoology/Animal Diversity and Evolution Option 2

C-ID BIOL 150 · 4 units
AND

Botany/Plant Diversity and Ecology Option 2

C-ID BIOL 155 · 4 units

LIST A (21-22 units)

General Chemistry for Science Majors Sequence A

C-ID CHEM 120 S · 10 units
Single Variable Calculus I – Early Transcendentals

C-ID MATH 210 · 4 units
OR

Single Variable Calculus I – Late Transcendentals

C-ID MATH 211 · 4 units
OR

Calculus for Life and Social Sciences

Course articulated for this major at your target CSU (see ASSIST) · 3 units
Algebra/Trigonometry-Based Physics A

C-ID PHYS 105 · 4 units
AND

Algebra/Trigonometry-Based Physics B

C-ID PHYS 110 · 4 units
OR

Calculus-Based Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A

C-ID PHYS 205 · 4 units
AND

Calculus-Based Physics for Scientists and Engineers: B

C-ID PHYS 210 · 4 units
OR

Algebra/Trigonometry-Based Physics: AB

C-ID PHYS 100 S · 8 units

LIST B Select one (0-4 units) AAM

Any course articulated as lower division preparation in the Biology major at a CSU. check