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advisement resources for undergraduates

Program Forms

Provided on this web page are the documents related to the various programs offered by the Department of Biological Sciences. The program forms list all the requirements for the degree. You and your advisor can use these to track your progress towards graduation. A similar form is provided for the general education requirements. There are also documents that list the approved upper electives for biology and microbiology majors. All of these documents are for informational purposes only. You should still see a faculty member for academic advisement. You can make an appointment with any of the full-time faculty members through the Biological Sciences Department Office in person or over the phone. Additionally, the form below can be used to create an Academic Plan in consultation with your advisor.

Academic Plan Academic Plan

Biology Majors and Minors

Below are links to the forms for students majoring or minoring in Biology.

BS Degree in Biology Form Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology
Minor Degree in Biology Form Minor in Degree Biology
General Education Requirements for Biology Majors General Education Requirements for Biology Majors
List of Upper Division Biology Electives Upper Division Electives for Biology Majors
Required Courses for Health Professional Schools Required Courses for Health Professional Schools

Microbiology Majors and Minors

Below are the forms for students majoring or minoring in Microbiology.

BS Degree in Microbiology Form Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology
Minor Degree in Microbiology Form Minor in Degree Microbiology
General Education Requirements for Biology Majors General Education Requirements for Microbiology Majors
List of Upper Division Microbiology Electives Upper Division Electives for Microbiology Majors
Required Courses for Health Professional Schools Required Courses for Health Professional Schools

Natural Science Majors with a Biology Emphasis

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Science is designed to prepare students to teach science at the middle school or high school level. Two options are available: Traditional (option I) or Blended (option II). For either option a student can choose a subject matter emphasis in one of the following: biology, chemistry, geoscience, or physics. As a convenience, the program forms for the traditional and blended options with an emphasis in biology are provided below. However, the BS Degree in Natural Science is not a program offered by the Department of Biological Sciences. Students who are majoring in Natural Science should consult with Natural Science Degree Program Office, Physical Sciences 616, Phone: (323)-343-5693, Email: natsci@calstatela.edu.

BS Degree in Natural Science - Traditional Option with Biology Emphasis BS in Natural Science - Traditional Option with Biology Emphasis
BS Degree in Natural Science - Blended Option with Biology Emphasis BS in Natural Science - Blended Option with Biology Emphasis

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