California State University, Chico
MAJOR ACADEMIC PLAN (MAP)
(Consult 2009-11 University Catalog for official degree program)

Major:Biological Sciences Option:General

Major Units:78

First Semester		Second Semester		Comments
BIOL 151 (GE Area B2)	4	BIOL 152 (SP)	4	[*1] GE Area A courses must be completed with a C- or better. NOTE: Students are expected to consult with a 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 A1 [*1]	3	MATH 109 (GE Area A4) [*1]	4
GE Area A2 [*1]	3	GE Area A3 [*1]	3


TOTAL	14	TOTAL	15

Third Semester		Fourth Semester		Comments
CHEM 270	4	PHYS 202B	4	[2] Consider meeting the United States Diversity and Global Cultures requirements within GE. [3] C- or better is required for WP course. NOTE: Majors are expected to complete BIOL 151/152/153 and CHEM 111/112 prior to beginning UD requirements.
PHYS 202A	4	CHEM 370	3
BIOL 153 (FA)	4	BIOL 350 WP [*3]	3
Elective	3	GE Area C [*2]	3
		GE Area D [*2]	3

TOTAL	15	TOTAL	16

Fifth Semester		Sixth Semester		Comments
MATH 315 (FA)	3	BIOL 369/370 or 371 (3-4 units)	3	[*4] See page 216 of the 2009-11 University Catalog for Option course selections. Option UD electives must add up to at least 12-13 units.
BIOL 408 (FA)	3	Option UD Elective [*4] (4-5 units)	4
BIOL 360	4	GE UD Theme [*2]	3
Elective	3	GE Area C [*2]	3
		GE Area D [*2]	3

TOTAL	13	TOTAL	16	Apply to graduate by May 15.

Seventh Semester		Eighth Semester		Comments
HIST 130 [*5]	3	BIOL 492	1	[*5] HIST 130 may be used to fulfill one GE Area C requirement and POLS 155 may be used to fulfill one GE Area D requirement.
ENVL 105 (GE Area E)	3	Option UD Elective [*4]	4
Option UD Elective [*4]	4	GE UD Theme [*2]	3
GE UD Theme [*2]	3	POLS 155 [*5]	3
BIOL 489	2	BIOL 411/ 412/ 414 or 416	4

TOTAL	15	TOTAL	15	120 units required for degree.

Units available for electives, minor, or certificate: 6

Approved 04/02/09