Preparation for the Major (Life Science Core Curriculum)
Complete courses in Chemistry, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, and Physics as specified below.
Chemistry
Select one series from:
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Chemistry 14 series
Complete all courses in this series.
Chemistry 20 and 30 series
Complete all courses in this series.
Life Sciences
Complete the following four courses:
Mathematics
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Life Sciences 30 series
Complete both courses in this series.
Mathematics 3 series
Complete all courses in this series.
Mathematics 31 series
Complete three courses from this series.
Calculus I
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Statistics
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Physics
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Physics 1 series
Complete all courses in this series.
Physics 5 series
Complete all courses in this series.
The Major
Complete the following courses (40 to 44 units) as follows: 4 units of morphology and systematics, 4 units of physiology, 12 units of ecology, behavior, and evolution, 12 to 16 units for the capstone field quarter, and 8 units of electives.
Morphology and Systematics
Select at least four units (one course) from:
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Physiology
Select at least four units (one course) from the following list. Students with credit for EE BIOL 170 cannot also take PHYSCI 166.
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Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution
Capstone Field Quarter
Complete one capstone field quarter (12 to 16 units) from the Field Biology Quarter (FBQ), Marine Biology Quarter (MBQ), joint Field Marine Biology Quarter (FMBQ), or a pre-approved equivalent (see undergraduate adviser). The quarter consists of a combination of field courses specific to the program.
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Electives
Select at least 8 units (two courses) from upper-division courses in Anthropology (ANTHRO 128P), Chemistry, Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Geography, Life Sciences (LIFESCI 107), Mathematics, Microbiology, Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology (MCD BIO 172), or Physics. See the catalog for specific course restrictions.
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Honors Program
An overall GPA of 3.4 and a major GPA of 3.4 are required for graduation with honors. Highest honors are awarded to majors with a 3.6 GPA overall and in the major who have successfully completed the following courses.
Highest Honors Requirements
Complete both courses for consideration for highest honors.
Optional Specializations
Students may optionally select a specialization.
Optional Specialization
Choose one specialization (optional).
Computing Specialization
Majors may select a specialization in Computing by (1) satisfying all requirements for the BS degree, (2) completing the specified Program in Computing courses, and (3) completing one additional specified course. A grade of C– or better is required in each course, with a combined GPA in the specialization of at least 2.0.
Program in Computing
Complete the following courses:
Additional Course
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