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Biological Sciences

College of Natural Sciences
Dean: James L. J. Houpis

Department of Biological Sciences
Holt Hall 205
530-898-5356
e-mail: biol@csuchico.edu
http://www.csuchico.edu/biol/
Chair: Ailsie McEnteggart

Graduate Coordinator:

Larry Hanne

Undergraduate Advisors:

Assigned by the Chair

Credential Advisor:

Bev Marcum

Program

BS in Biological Sciences

Option in:

Cellular and Molecular Biology

Ecological, Evolutionary, and Organismal Biology

Plant Biology

General Biology

BS in Microbiology

Option in:

General Microbiology

Clinical Laboratory Science

Minor in Biological Sciences

Pre-Professional Programs:

Dentistry
Medicine
Physician’s Assistant
Physical Therapy
Veterinary Medicine

Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science with a Concentration in Biological Science

MS in Biological Sciences

MS in Botany

Faculty
Course Offerings

The Minor in Biological Sciences

Course Requirements for the Minor: 21 units

The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this minor.

3 courses required:

BIOL

151

Prin of Cell and Molec Biology

4.0

Prerequisites: Recommend CHEM 111 or concurrent enrollment.

BIOL

152

Prin Ecol, Evol, Org Biology

4.0

Prerequisites: BIOL 151; recommend CHEM 112 or concurrent enrollment.

BIOL

153

Prin of Physiology & Developmt

4.0

Prerequisites: BIOL 151; CHEM 112 or concurrent enrollment recommended.

9 units selected from:

Any upper-division biology courses, with no more than 1 unit of BIOL 399, to bring the total for the minor to 21 units.

Written Notice

Departmental approval is required before you begin course work for this minor. Approval can be obtained by providing written notice of your intention to declare this minor to the department office.

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