Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Consult the HSU catalog for complete list of of major program courses. See current Schedule of Classes for courses offered in General Education, American Institutions and Diversity & Common Ground requirements. Students should review their DARS report and consult with their advisor every term.
Major: Biology Emphasis: Cellular/Molecular - BS
Minimum of 120 units (40 upper division) required for B.S. degree
Note: This is a model four-year plan, not a guaranteed sequence or contract
| First Semester | Units | Second Semester | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review DARS and meet with your advisor each semester | |||
| MATH 115 or math code 50 | 0-4 | MATH 105 (GE Area B) [1,6] | 3 |
| CHEM 109 (LD GE Area B) [3,6] | 5 | CHEM 110 | 5 |
| ENGL or COMM 100 (LD GE A1 or 2) [1] | 3 | ENGL or COMM 100 (LD GE A1 or 2) [1] | 3 |
| LD GE Area C or D - 1st Disc [4] |
3 | BIOL 105 (LD GE Area B) [3,6] | 4 |
| Elective | 0-3 | LD GE Area C or D - 1st Disc [4] | 3 |
| Semester total: | 11-18 | Semester total: | 18 |
| Third Semester | Units | Fourth Semester | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOT 105 | 4 | ZOOL 210 | 4 |
| BIOM 109 | 4 | PHYX 106 | 4 |
| LD GE Area A3, Critical Thinking [1] | 3 | Am Inst, History or Govt (LD GE Area D - 2nd Disc) [2] | 3 |
| LD GE Area C - 2nd Disc [4] | 3 | LD GE Area D - 3rd Disc [4] | 3 |
| LD GE Area C - 3rd Disc [4] | 3 | Elective | 0-3 |
| Semester total: | 17 | Semester total: | 14-17 |
| Fifth Semester | Units | Sixth Semester | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete a major contract with advisor & Department Chair, apply to graduate. Take GWPE | |||
| CHEM 321 [8] or CHEM 328 | 4-5 | CHEM 322 or elective | 0-5 |
| BIOL 340 | 4 | BOT 310 or ZOOL 310 | 4 |
| PHYX 107 | 4 | Am Inst, History or Govt | 3 |
| UD GE Area B, C, or D [4,7] | 3-4 | UD GE Area B, C or D [4,7] | 3-4 |
| Semester total: | 15-17 | Semester total: | 10-16 |
| Seventh Semester | Units | Eighth Semester | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consult Commencement website for ceremony information | |||
| BIOL 412 | 4 | BIOL 410 | 4 |
| BIOL 440 | 2 | BIOL 490 or BIOL 499 | 1-2 |
| CHEM 438 [9] or CHEM 431 | 4-5 | CHEM 432 or elective | 0-5 |
| UD GE Area E Human Integration | 3 | UD GE Area B, C or D [4,7] | 0-3 |
| Semester total: | 13-14 | Semester total: | 8-17 |
| Total Units: 120 (Minimum units required for BS) | |
|---|---|
| Units for major | 64 |
| Units for GE, DCG, Institutions less major units that double-count | 42 |
| Units available for electives or pursuit of minor, 2nd major, certificate | 14 |
Notes:
[1] LD GE Area A: A1, 2, 3 and B3 must be completed with C- or higher and by 60 units earned.
[2] One American Institution course will also count for LD GE Area D.
[3] One course must include a lab
[4] Complete 2 DCG courses, (one must be domestic) with courses that also meet GE
[5] Consult with your major advisor
[6] This course satisfies GE and Major requirement
[7] Only one CWT course may be used in upper division GE
Major Notes:
[8] Chem 328 or both Chem 321 and Chem 322
[9] Chem 438 or both Chem 431 and Chem 432
