Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Marine Science Roadmap – Quantitative Reasoning Category 1/2
120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the 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, ESCA, 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 |
| Select One (Major Lower-Division Core): | 3 | |
| General Organic Chemistry | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BIOL 240 | Introductory Biology II 3 | 5 |
| CHEM 215 | General Chemistry II (Major Lower-Division Core) | 4 |
| Select One (Major Lower-Division Core, GE 5A, GE 5C): | 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 4 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 4 | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Three | 9 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| BIOL 355 | Genetics 5 | 3 |
| BIOL 458 | Biostatistics | 4 |
| GWAR Option - Select One | 4 | |
| Biology of Fishes - GWAR and Biology of Fishes Discussion |
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| Marine Ecology Laboratory - GWAR and Marine Ecology Laboratory Discussion |
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| GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| BIOL 337 | Evolution (Major Upper-Division Core) | 3 |
| Upper-Division Core Option - Select One 6 | 3-4 | |
| Electives (10-11 units total) 7 | 6-7 | |
| GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| Units | 15-17 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| Electives (10-11 units total) 7 | 3-4 | |
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Three | 9 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| US and California Government | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Four | 13 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Total Units | 120-123 | |
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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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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 Upper-Division Core Option - Select One
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 7
Upper-Division Electives (10-11 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.