Biology B.A.
Overview
Department of Biology
Department Office: BI-302
Phone: 909.537.5305
Fax: 909.537.7038 http://biology.csusb.edu/
Degrees
The department offers a minor, a B.A. and a B.S. degree at the undergraduate
level, an M.S. degree (thesis or non-thesis option)
at the graduate level, and a certificate in biotechnology. Pre-med options
for both the B.A. and B.S. degrees exist. Additionally, an articulation
program that guarantees admission to the Doctor
of Osteopathic Medicine Program at Western University
of Health Sciences is
available on a competitive basis to a limited number
of students. Biology majors may apply for admission to this program after
completing BIOL 200, BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 at CSUSB. Honors in biology
may be confirmed upon students who successfully complete an approved
independent research project and maintain a specified grade point average.
Degree Requirements
All students obtaining either the B.A. or B.S. degree are required to
complete the Biology 200-201-202 core series, Cell Physiology (BIOL 300),
Molecular Biology (BIOL 400), Ecology (BIOL 450 or BIOL 455), and Genetics
with laboratory (BIOL 421,422) in addition to other upper division elective
requirements. All students must pass a four-quarter series (BIOL 200,
201, 202, and 300) with a grade of "C" or better before they
may enroll in any other upper-division Biology class. Those students
pursuing the B.S. degree must now select a combination of elective courses
which will ensure training in both anatomy and physiology in combination
with training in both plant and animal subjects. Students selecting the
B.A. degree retain the flexibility in elective course selection which
enables them to custom tailor their program to meet specific career needs.
For more information please visit our website. Biology Department
Please refer to the University catalog for official information.