California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Los Angeles 49 courses
A Minor in Biology, which is available for students majoring in other fields, offers a general exposure that is beneficial in some areas of environmental science, recreation, conservation, and comparable fields. A total of 27-28 units is required, including 14-15 units in lower division courses and 13 units in upper division courses. Successful completion of the minor requires a C (2.0) overall grade point average for required courses taken in residence and for all required courses. At least 10 units of upper division course work that fulfills requirements of the minor must be taken in residence at Cal State LA (not to include courses graded CR/NC). Roadmap
Lower Division Required Courses (14-15 units)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1100 | Cellular Basis of Life | 5 |
| BIOL 1200 | Diversity of Life | 5 |
| CHEM 1010 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 1100 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
Upper Division Required Courses (7 units)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 3000 | Biostatistics | 4 |
| BIOL 3600 | Functional Biology | 3 |
Upper Division Electives in Biology (6 units)
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