Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Physiology Roadmap – Quantitative Reasoning Category I/II
120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 59
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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| 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 115 | General Chemistry I (Major Lower-Division Core) | 4 |
| MATH 226 | Calculus I (Major Lower-Division Core, GE 2) 1 | 4 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIOL 240 | Introductory Biology II (Major Lower-Division Core) 2 | 5 |
| CHEM 215 | General Chemistry II (Major Lower-Division Core) | 4 |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 1A: English Composition 3 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Select One (Major Lower-Division Core): 4 | 3 | |
| General Organic Chemistry | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Select One Set of Courses (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 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Select One (Major Lower-Division Core): 4 | 3 | |
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Select One Set of Courses (Major Lower-Division Core): 5 | 4 | |
| General Physics II and General Physics II Laboratory |
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| General Physics with Calculus II and General Physics with Calculus II Laboratory |
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| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 | 3 | |
| GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| BIOL 355 | Genetics (Major Upper-Division Core) 7 | 3 |
| Select One (Major Upper-Division Core): | 3 | |
| Human Physiology | ||
| Animal Physiology | ||
| U.S. and California Government | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| Select One (Major Upper-Division Core): | 3 | |
| Biochemistry I | ||
| General Biochemistry | ||
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Three | 9 | |
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| BIOL 337 | Evolution (Major Upper-Division Core) | 3 |
| Select One (Major Upper-Division Core): | 3-4 | |
| Human Physiology Laboratory - GWAR | ||
| Animal Physiology Laboratory - GWAR and Animal Physiology Laboratory Discussion |
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| Major Upper-Division Electives (10 Units Total) 8 | 6 | |
| GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities | 3 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| Major Upper-Division Electives (10 Units Total) 8 | 4 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective – Take Three | 10 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 120-121 | |
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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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GE Area 5B (Biological Science) is satisfied upon completion of BIOL 240.
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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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CHEM 233 is a prerequisite for CHEM 235. If students plan to take CHEM 235, they must take CHEM 233.
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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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Guided Electives (10 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.