California State University, Chico
MAJOR ACADEMIC PLAN (MAP)
(Consult 2005-07 University Catalog for official degree program)

Major:Biological Sciences Option:Single Subject Credential Major Units:69
First Semester 
Second Semester 
Comments
 BIOL 151 (GE Area B2)  4  BIOL 152  4  [*1] GE Area A courses must be completed with a C- or better.
NOTE: Consider taking a Course Link in your first semester.
NOTE: 2 years of a Foreign Language is required. Consult with major advisor.
 CHEM 111 (GE Area B1)  4  CHEM 112  4
 GE Area A [*1]  3  GE Area A [*1]  3
 GE Area A [*1]  3  GE Area A [*1]  3
 HIST 130 or POLS 155  3  GE Area C [*2]  3
       
TOTAL  17 TOTAL  17
Third Semester 
Fourth Semester 
Comments
 BIOL 209/210/211 or 221 (3-4 units) [*3]  3  BIOL 209/210 or 211(3-4 units)  3  NOTE: Students are expected to consult with major advisor each semester.
[*2] Consider meeting the Ethnic and Non-Western requirement with GE.
[*3] Consult with major advisor for appropriate course.
 CHEM 270  4  CHEM 370  3
 PHYS 202A  4  PHYS 202B  4
 GE Area D [*2]  3  GE Area C [*2]  3
 Elective  1  GE Area D [*2]  3
       
TOTAL  15 TOTAL  16
Fifth Semester 
Sixth Semester 
Comments
 BIOL 351 - WP [*4][*8]  1  BIOL 360  4  [*4] C- or better is required for WP course.
[*5] Select from BIOL 410/ 412/414 or 416.
NOTE: A minimum of 45 hours in classroom is required.
[*6] Select from BIOL 420 /422/426/430/442 or 448.
 BIOL 400 [*8]  4  GEOS 342  3
 GEOS 102  3  GE Area D [*2]  3
 GE Area C [*2]  3  GE UD Theme [*2]  3
 GE Area E  3  GE UD Theme [*2]  3
 Elective (Consider EDTE 302)  3    
TOTAL  17 TOTAL  16 Apply to graduate by May 15.
Seventh Semester 
Eighth Semester 
Comments
 BIOL 408 (FA)  3  BIOL UD Selection [*6]  4  [*7] Any 400-level BIOL course or department approved equivalent. (5 to 7 units are required to bring the total units for concentration to 39.)
[*8] Effective fall 2005 BIOL 400 can be used in place of BIOL 351 as the WP course. Effective fall 2007 BIOL 351 is no longer offered. Effective fall 2007 BIOL 400 (4 units) has been changed to BIOL 350 (3 units) and fulfills the WP requirement. Meet with Department Advisor to ensure you have met the 69 unit requirement.
NOTE: Take CBEST.
 BIOL Elective 400 level [*7]  3  BIOL Elective 400 level [*7] (2-3 units)  3
 BIOL UD Selection [*5]  4  GE UD Theme [*2]  3
 POLS 155 or HIST 130  3  Elective (Consider ENGL 470)  3
 Elective  1  Elective (Consider HSCV 451)  3
       
TOTAL  14 TOTAL  16 128 units required for degree.
Units available for electives, minor, or certificate: 11 Approved 6/2/2005