Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology Roadmap – Quantitative Reasoning Category I/II
120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in Major: 58
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult your Degree Planner and an advisor for further guidance.
To avoid taking additional units, it is recommended that you meet the SF State Studies (AERM, GP, ES, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 115 | General Chemistry I (Major Lower-Division Core) | 4 |
| MATH 226 | Calculus I (Major Lower-Division Core, GE 2) 1 | 4 |
| GE Area 1A: English Composition 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIOL 230 | Introductory Biology I (Major Lower-Division Core) | 5 |
| BIOL 231 | Advising for Success as a Biology Major (Major Lower-Division Core) | 1 |
| CHEM 215 | General Chemistry II (Major Lower-Division Core) | 4 |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BIOL 240 | Introductory Biology II (Major Lower-Division Core) 3 | 5 |
| Select One (Major Lower-Division Core): 4 | 3 | |
| General Organic Chemistry | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| PHYS 111 & PHYS 112 |
General Physics I and General Physics I Laboratory (Major Lower-Division Core, GE 5A, GE 5C) |
4 |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 5 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Select One (Major Lower-Division Core): 4 | 3 | |
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 5 | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| BIOL 355 | Genetics (Major Upper-Division Core) 6 | 3 |
| GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| U.S. and California Government | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| BIOL 337 | Evolution (Major Upper-Division Core) | 3 |
| BIOL 350 | Cell Biology (Major Upper-Division Core) | 3 |
| Select One (Major Upper-Division Core): | 3 | |
| Biochemistry I | ||
| General Biochemistry | ||
| GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| BIOL 351GW & BIOL 351 |
Experiments in Cell and Molecular Biology - GWAR and Experiments in Cell and Molecular Biology Discussion (Major Upper-Division Core) |
4 |
| BIOL 357 | Molecular Genetics (Major Upper-Division Core) | 3 |
| Select Major Electives Requirement (9 Units Total) - Take Two 7 | 6 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| Select Major Electives Requirement (9 Units Total) 7 | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective – Take Four | 11 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 2 course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 1A course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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GE Area 5B (Life Science) is satisfied upon completion of BIOL 240.
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CHEM 233 is a prerequisite for CHEM 235. If students plan to take CHEM 235, they must take CHEM 233.
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First-time freshmen must take one lower-division Area 4 course that meets US History (USH).
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Area 5UD (Upper-Division Science) is satisfied upon completion of BIOL 355.
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Major Electives (9 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.