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

Major:Biological Sciences Option: Major Units:63
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: Students are expected to consult with major advisor each semester.
NOTE: Consider taking a Course Link in your first semester.
 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
      GE Area E  3
       
TOTAL  14 TOTAL  17
Third Semester 
Fourth Semester 
Comments
 BIOL 209/210/211 or 221 (3-4 units) [*2]  3  CHEM 370  3  [*2] Consult with major advisor for appropriate course.
[*3] Consider meeting the Ethnic and Non-Western requirements with GE courses.
 CHEM 270  4  PHYS 202B  4
 PHYS 202A  4  GE Area C [*3]  3
 GE Area C [*3]  3  GE Area D [*3]  3
     Elective  3
       
TOTAL  14 TOTAL  16
Fifth Semester 
Sixth Semester 
Comments
 BIOL 351 - WP [*4] [*7]  1  BIOL 360  4  NOTE: Majors are expected to complete BIOL 151/152 and CHEM 112 prior to beginning UD requirements.
[*4] C- or better is required for WP course.
 BIOL 400 [*7]  4  BIOL UD Elective [*5] (3-4 units)  3
 GE Area C [*3]  3  GE Area D [*3]  3
 GE Area D [*3]  3  GE UD Theme [*3]  3
 POLS 155 or HIST 130  3  Elective  3
       
TOTAL  14 TOTAL  16 Apply to graduate by May 15.
Seventh Semester 
Eighth Semester 
Comments
 BIOL Phys. Req. (3-4 units) [*6]  4  BIOL UD Elective [*5] (3-4 units)  3  [*5] Consult with major advisor to select appropriate 400 level BIOL courses.
[*6] See page 214 of the 2005-07 University Catalog for Physiology course selections.
[*7] 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 63 unit requirement.
 BIOL UD Elective [*5] (3-4 units)  4  BIOL UD Elective [*5] (3-4 units)  3
 GE UD Theme [*3]  3  BIOL UD Elective [*5] (2-4 units)  3
 HIST 130 or POLS 155  3  GE UD Theme [*3]  3
     Elective  3
       
TOTAL  14 TOTAL  15 120 units required for degree.
Units available for electives, minor, or certificate: 9 Approved 6/2/2005