Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Physiology Roadmap – Quantitative Reasoning Category 1/2
120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 58
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, ESCA, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 226 | Calculus I (Major Lower-Division Core, GE 2) 1 | 4 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIOL 240 | Introductory Biology II (Major Lower-Division Core) 2 | 5 |
| CHEM 215 | General Chemistry II (Major Lower-Division Core) | 4 |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 1A: English Composition 3 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Select One (Major Lower-Division Core): | 3 | |
| General Organic Chemistry | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Select One Set of Courses (Major Lower-Division Core, GE 5A, GE 5C): | 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 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 4 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 4 | 3 | |
| GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| BIOL 355 | Genetics (Major Upper-Division Core) 5 | 3 |
| BIOL 612 | Systems Physiology (Major Upper-Division Core) | 3 |
| US and California Government | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| BIOL 458 | Biostatistics (Major Upper-Division Core) | 4 |
| Select One (Major Upper-Division Core): | 3 | |
| Biochemistry I | ||
| General Biochemistry | ||
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| BIOL 337 | Evolution (Major Upper-Division Core) | 3 |
| Select One (Major Upper-Division Core): | 3-4 | |
| Human Physiology Laboratory - GWAR | ||
| Animal Physiology Laboratory - GWAR and Animal Physiology Laboratory Discussion |
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| Major Upper-Division Core Physiology Option 6 | 3 | |
| GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| Major Upper-Division Electives (5-6 Units Total) 7 | 5-6 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective – Take Three | 9 | |
| Units | 14-15 | |
| 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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GE Area 5B (Biological Science) is satisfied upon completion of BIOL 240.
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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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First-time freshmen must take one lower-division Area 4 course that meets US History (USH).
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Area 5UD (Upper-Division Science) is satisfied upon completion of BIOL 355.
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Major Upper-Division Core Physiology Option (3 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 7
Electives (5-6 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.