Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Marine Science Roadmap – Quantitative Reasoning Category I/II
120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 57
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 | |
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| 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 130 | General Organic Chemistry (Major Lower-Division Core) | 3 |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BIOL 240 | Introductory Biology II 3 | 5 |
| Select One (Major Lower-Division Core): 4 | 4 | |
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Select One (Major Lower-Division Core, GE 5A, GE 5C): 5 | 4 | |
| General Physics I and General Physics I Laboratory |
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| General Physics with Calculus I and General Physics with Calculus I Laboratory |
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| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Select One Set of Courses Not already Taken (Major Lower-Division Core): | 4 | |
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| General Physics II and General Physics II Laboratory 5 |
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| General Physics with Calculus II and General Physics with Calculus II Laboratory 5 |
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| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| BIOL 355 | Genetics 7 | 3 |
| BIOL 458 | Biometry | 4 |
| GWAR Option - Select One 8 | 3 | |
| GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| BIOL 337 | Evolution (Major Upper-Division Core) | 3 |
| Oceanography Elective - Select One 9 | 3-4 | |
| Major Upper-Division Electives (6-7 units) - Take Two 10 | 6-7 | |
| GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| Units | 15-17 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Four | 12 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| U.S. and California Government | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Four | 13 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Total Units | 120-122 | |
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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 (Biological Science) is satisfied upon completion of BIOL 240.
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Students are encouraged to take MATH 227 if they are taking PHYS 220/PHYS 222.
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PHYS 111/PHYS 112 are prerequisites for PHYS 121/PHYS 122. PHYS 220/PHYS 222 are prerequisites for PHYS 230/PHYS 232.
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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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GWAR Option - Select One
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 9
Oceanography Elective - Select One
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 10
Upper-Division Electives (6-7 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.