Preparation for the Major
A minimum of 69 to 85 units are required for the preparation for the major.
Chemistry
Select one series from:
Select 1 from 2 options:
Chemistry 14 series
Refer to the following courses.
Chemistry 20 series
Refer to the following courses.
Computer Science or Program in Computing
Select one course from:
Select 1 from 2 options:
Life Sciences
Complete the following three courses:
Mathematics
Complete one of the following options:
Select 1 from 2 options:
Life Sciences Option
Complete 6 courses.
Calculus
Select one course.
Select 1 from 2 options
Mathematics Option
Complete 5 courses.
Calculus
Select one course.
Select 1 from 2 options
Physics
Select one series from:
Select 1 from 3 options:
Physics 1 series
Refer to the following courses.
Physics 1 Honors series
Refer to the following courses.
Physics 5 series
Refer to the following courses.
Additional Courses by Track
Complete the additional preparation courses required for the chosen track.
Select 1 from 3 options:
Bioinformatics Track Preparation
Select one option:
Select 1 from 2 options
Programs in Computing Series
Refer to the following courses.
Biological Data Science Track Preparation
Refer to the following courses.
Dynamical Modeling Track Preparation
No additional preparation courses required for this track.
Select 1 from 0 options
The Major
Complete a methodology core of six courses and a track of five upper-division courses.
Methodology Core
Complete the required courses and select one capstone option.
Required Courses
Complete all four courses:
Capstone
Select one two-course option:
Select 1 from 3 options
Option 1
Refer to the following courses.
Option 2
Refer to the following courses.
Option 3
Refer to the following courses.