LIFE SCIENCE COURSES
I need a science course with a lab for my IGETC or CSU General Education Certified Plan requirements.
You can take:
- Biology 3 - Introduction to Biology - 4 units (UC:CSU)
- Biology 10 - Natural History I - 4 units (UC:CSU)
- Biology 121 - Lectures in Marine Biology - 3 units (UC:CSU) - also enroll in 122 for lab credit
- Biology 122 - Marine Biology Laboratory - 2 units (UC:CSU)
- Review Field Courses (work) questions to follow for additional choices
I am a Biology Major or planning a career as a medical doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or veterinarian.
You will need:
- Biology 6 - General Biology I - 5 units (UC:CSU) prerequisite or corequisite: Chem 101
- Biology 7 - General Biology II - 5 units (UC:CSU) prerequisite or corequisite: Chem 101
- You should take Biology 6 and 7 at the same college. We recommend taking 6 before 7.
- Biology 110 - Genetic Analysis and Biotechnology - 4 units (UC:CSU) prerequisite: Bio 6
I plan to enter the nursing program.
You will need:
- Biology 3 - Introduction to Biology - 4 units (UC:CSU) or Biology 6 - General Biology I - 5 units (UC:CSU)
- Anatomy 1 - Introduction to Human Anatomy - 4 units (UC:CSU)
- Physiology 1 - Introduction to Human Physiology - 4 units (UC:CSU) prerequisite: Bio 3 or 6 and Anatomy 1 or Animal Sci 511 and 512
- Microbiology 20 - General Microbiology - 4 units (UC:CSU) prerequisite: Bio 3 or 6 and Physiology 1 or Chem 51
I want a course that involves field work.
You can take:
- Biology 11 - Natural History I - 3 units (UC:CSU) Taught in 1 unit modules (3 modules must be completed for transfer)
- Biology 12 - Natural History and Field Biology I - 3 units (UC:CSU) Taught in 1 unit modules (3 modules must be completed for transfer)
- Biology 123 - Introduction to Marine Biology - 3 units (UC:CSU) Taught at a field station on the Sea of Cortez, Mexico