University of Arizona College of Science 94 courses 120 total credits
Bachelor of Science
| Total Units | 120 credits |
Science BS Supporting Coursework: Math Requirement
Complete at least 1 of the following. Complete 1 course
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 119A | Mathematics of Biological Systems: a calculus based approach | 4 |
| MATH 122B | First-Semester Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 125 | Calculus I | 3 |
Science BS Core Courses: Statistics
Complete at least 3 units from the following. Complete 3 units
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BASV 314 | Mathematics for Applied Sciences | 3 |
| MATH 163 | Basic Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 263 | Introduction to Statistics and Biostatistics | 3 |
| PSY 230 | Psychological Measurement and Statistics | 3 |
| Total Science BS Core Courses: Statistics | 3 credits | |
Science BS Core Courses: Introductory Biology Requirement
Complete at least 4 units from the following. Complete 4 units of lecture and lab Students should complete ECOL 182R & ECOL 182L or MCB 181R & MCB 181L.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECOL 182L | Introductory Biology II Lab | 1 |
| ECOL 182R | Introductory Biology II | 3 |
| MCB 181L | Introductory Biology Laboratory I | 1 |
| MCB 181R | Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology | 3 |
| Total Science BS Core Courses: Introductory Biology Requirement | 4 credits | |
Science BS Core Courses: General Chemistry Requirement
Complete at least 4 units from the following. Complete 4 units of lecture and lab Students should complete CHEM 141 & 143 or 145, OR CHEM 142 & 144 or 146, OR CHEM 161 & 163, OR CHEM 162 & 164, OR CHEM 151 or CHEM 181, OR CHEM 152 or CHEM 182.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 141 | General Chemistry Lecture I: Quantitative | 3 |
| CHEM 142 | General Chemistry Lecture II: Quantitative Approach | 3 |
| CHEM 143 | General Chemistry Lab 1: Quantitative | 1 |
| CHEM 144 | General Chemistry Lab II: Quantitative | 1 |
| CHEM 145 | Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHEM 146 | Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| CHEM 151 | Chemical Thinking I | 4 |
| CHEM 152 | Chemical Thinking II | 4 |
| CHEM 161 | Honors Chemical Thinking I | 3 |
| CHEM 162 | Honors Chemical Thinking II | 3 |
| CHEM 163 | Honors Fundamental Techniques of Chemistry I | 1 |
| CHEM 164 | Honors Fundamental Techniques of Chemistry II | 1 |
| CHEM 181 | Majors General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 182 | Majors General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Total Science BS Core Courses: General Chemistry Requirement | 4 credits | |
Science BS Core Courses: Physics Requirements
Complete at least 4 units from the following. Complete 4 units of lecture and lab Students should complete PHYS 102 & PHYS 181 or PHYS 103 & PHYS 182 or PHYS 141 or PHYS 142 or PHYS 241.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 102 | Introductory Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 103 | Introductory Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 141 | Introductory Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 142 | Introductory Optics and Thermodynamics | 3 |
| PHYS 181 | Introductory Laboratory I | 1 |
| PHYS 182 | Introductory Laboratory II | 1 |
| PHYS 241 | Introductory Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| Total Science BS Core Courses: Physics Requirements | 4 credits | |
Science BS Core Courses: Additional Science
Complete at least 4 units from the following. Complete 4 units of additional lecture and lab from chemistry, biology, or physics.
Science BS Core Courses: Additional Science Requirements
Complete at least 6 units from the following. Complete 6 units (2 of the following)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 241A | Lectures in Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 241B | Lectures in Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| NSCS 200 | Fundamentals of Neuroscience & Cognitive Science | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 150A1 | The Structure of Mind and Behavior | 4 |
| Total Science BS Core Courses: Additional Science Requirements | 6 credits | |
Science BS Core Courses: Capstone Requirement
Complete at least 1 units from the following. Complete 1 unit of capstone
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SCI 498 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
| Total Science BS Core Courses: Capstone Requirement | 1 credits | |
Science BS Upper Division Requirements: Psychology
Complete at least 4 of the following. Complete 4 courses
Science BS Upper Division Requirements: Earth Systems and Sustainability
Complete at least 4 of the following. Complete 4 courses
Science BS Upper Division Requirements: Genetics, Cell, and Molecular Biology
Complete at least 4 of the following. Complete 4 courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECOL 320 | Genetics | 4 |
| ECOL 326 | Genomics | 3 |
| MCB 404 | Bioethics | 3-4 |
| MCB 410 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| MCB 411 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| MCB 422 | Problem Solving with Genetic Tools | 3 |
Science BS Upper Division Requirements: Ecology, Evolution, and Animal Behavior
Complete at least 4 of the following. Complete 4 courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECOL 406R | Conservation Biology | 3 |
| ECOL 437 | Vertebrate Physiology | 4 |
| ECOL 485 | Mammalogy | 4 |
| ECOL 487L | Animal Behavior Lab | 1 |
| ECOL 487R | Animal Behavior | 3 |
| ECOL 488 | Arizona Mammals | 4 |
Science BS Upper Division Requirements: Biochemistry
Complete at least 4 of the following. Complete 4 courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOC 384 | Foundations in Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIOC 385 | Metabolic Biochemistry | 3 |
| NSC 308 | Nutrition and Metabolism | 3 |
| NSC 408 | Nutritional Biology | 3 |
Science BS Upper Division Requirements: Neuroscience
Complete at least 4 of the following. Complete 4 courses
Science BS Upper Division Requirements: Cognitive Science
Complete at least 4 of the following. Complete 4 courses
Science BS Upper Division Requirements: Remaining Upper Division Electives
Complete at least 4 of the following. Complete any 4 courses
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