Effective Fall 2013
Core Courses:
There are three primary courses required for biology majors. BIO 10 is a prerequisite for the biology majors series.
- BIO 10 Introduction to Principles of Biology
- BIO 2.1 Fundamentals of Biology (Cell and Molecular)
- BIO 2.2 Fundamentals of Biology (Evolution, Genetics, and Zoology)
- BIO 2.3 Fundamentals of Biology (Botany and Ecology)
Other Requirements:
NOTE: specific requirements for Chemistry, Math, and Physics can differ for UCs and USCs. Be sure to see a counselor to make correct course choices.
- CHEM 1A & 1B General Chemistry
-OR- CHEM 4A & 4B General Chemistry with Quantitative Analysis - MATH 1A Calculus, First Course
-OR- MATH 15 Elementary Statistics with Computer -
OR- MATH 24 College Algebra and Trigonometry - PHYS 20 and 20L General Physics Part I
-OR- PHYS 21 and 21L General Physics Part II
-OR- PHYS 40 Physics for Scientists and Engineers - LIR 10 Introduction to Information Literacy
-OR- LIR 30 Information Literacy for Research Projects (this is a local requirement for SRJC AS degree)
Biology Major, Standard Course Sequence for required courses:
Semester 1- BIO 10 & CHEM 1A/4A & LIR 10
Semester 2- BIO 2.1 & CHEM 1B/4 & MATH 1A/8A/27
Semester 3- BIO 2.2 or 2.3 & PHYS 20, 20L
Semester 4- BIO 2.2 or 2.3 & PHYS 21
