Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Marine Science Roadmap – Quantitative Reasoning Category III/IV
120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 57
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult your Degree Planner and an advisor for further guidance.
To avoid taking additional units, it is recommended that you meet the SF State Studies (AERM, GP, ES, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.
| First Semester | Units | |
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| MATH 197 | Prelude to Calculus I (Prerequisite for MATH 226) 1 | 3 |
| GE Area 1A: English Composition 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIOL 230 | Introductory Biology I (Major Lower-Division Core) | 5 |
| BIOL 231 | Advising for Success as a Biology Major (Major Lower-Division Core) | 1 |
| CHEM 115 | General Chemistry I (Major Lower-Division Core) | 4 |
| MATH 198 | Prelude to Calculus II (Prerequisite for MATH 226, GE 2) 1 | 3 |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BIOL 240 | Introductory Biology II 3 | 5 |
| MATH 226 | Calculus I (Major Lower-Division Core, GE 2) 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 130 | General Organic Chemistry (Major Lower-Division Core) | 3 |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 4 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Select One (Major Lower-Division Core): 5 | 4 | |
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Select One (Major Lower-Division Core, GE 5A, GE 5C): 6 | 4 | |
| General Physics I and General Physics I Laboratory |
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| General Physics with Calculus I and General Physics with Calculus I Laboratory |
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| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 4 | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| BIOL 355 | Genetics 7 | 3 |
| BIOL 458 | Biometry | 4 |
| Select One Set of Courses Not already Taken (Major Lower-Division Core): | 4 | |
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| General Physics II and General Physics II Laboratory 6 |
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| General Physics with Calculus II and General Physics with Calculus II Laboratory 6 |
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| GWAR Option - Select One 8 | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| BIOL 337 | Evolution (Major Upper-Division Core) | 3 |
| Oceanography Elective - Select One 9 | 3-4 | |
| Major Upper-Division Electives (6-7 units) - Take Two 10 | 6-7 | |
| GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| Units | 15-17 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Three | 9 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| U.S. and California Government | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Four | 13 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Total Units | 120-122 | |
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 2 course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 1A course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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GE Area 5B (Biological Science) is satisfied upon completion of BIOL 240.
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First-time freshmen must take one lower-division Area 4 course that meets US History (USH).
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Students are encouraged to take MATH 227 if they are taking PHYS 220/PHYS 222.
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PHYS 111/PHYS 112 are prerequisites for PHYS 121/PHYS 122. PHYS 220/PHYS 222 are prerequisites for PHYS 230/PHYS 232.
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Area 5UD (Upper-Division Science) is satisfied upon completion of BIOL 355.
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GWAR Option - Select One
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 9
Oceanography Elective - Select One
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 10
Upper-Division Electives (6-7 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.