cbs degree requirements
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Lower Division Common Core: BIS 2A, 2B, 2CCHE 2A, 2B, 2C
MATH 17A, 17B, 17C; or MATH 21A, 21BCHE 8A, 8B*; or CHE 118A, 118B, 118C
PHY 7A, 7B, 7C* Except Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Upper Division Common Core: BIS 101
For remaining upper division BIS courses, see below in each major.
CBS Majors2021-2022
Biological Sciences A.B.Total units for major: 76-98
ONLY NEEDS: BIS 2A, 2B, 2C; CHE 2A, 2B; CHE 8A, 8B or 118A, 118B, 118C; MAT 17A, 17B or 21A, 21B; PHY 1A, 1B or
7A, 7B, 7C.
BIS 102 + 103 (or BIS 105)
STA 100 or STA 13
EVE 100
Select one course from each topic:
Ecology: ESP 100 or EVE 101
Microbiology: MIC 102,162, 170
Animal Physiology, Behavior, or Development: BIS 104; MCB 150; NPB 100, 101, 102, 107, 141
Plant Physiology or Development: PLB 105*, 111, 112, 113, 116*, 126
Lab requirement: Select courses for a minimum total of 6 hours/week of laboratory or field work from the list of courses below (Laboratory courses PLB 105* or PLB 116* may fulfill the topic area and lab requirements):
• Courses with 3 hours lab or field work/week (select two): EVE 110, 117, 119, 140, 180A,180B; MIC 103L; NPB 100L, 101L, 121L, 123; PLB 117,119; other courses with approval of the Master Advisor. OR
• Courses with 6 hours lab or field work/week (select one): BIS 180L; EVE 105, 106, 108, 112L, 114; EXB 106L; FST 104L; MIC 104L, 105L; MCB 120L, 140L, 160L; NPB 111L, 141P; PLB 102, 105*, 116*, 148; other course(s) with approval of the Master Advisor.
Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity B.S.
Total units for major: 105-115
BIS 102 + 103 (or BIS 105), 104
STA 100 or 130A-130B
EVE 100, 101
Areas of Study (complete both): (1) Biodiversity, pick one: ENT 107; EVE 105,
108, 112, 114, 140; MIC 105; NEM 110; PLB 116,148; PLS 147; WFC 110, 111, 120, 134
(2) Advanced Evolution and Ecology, pick two:EVE 102, 103, 104, 106,107, 110,115, 117,
119, 120,131, 138, 141, 147, 149, 150, 161, 175,180A and 180B, 181
Choose additional upper division restricted electives in biological science relevant to the student's interest chosen in consultation with the advisor to achieve a total of 49 or more units, at least one of the courses taken to fulfill these requirements must include a 6 hour per week laboratory or field component or two courses with a 3 hour per week laboratory or field component.
Note: A maximum of 4 units of variable-unit courses (numbered 192, 198, 199) may be applied to upper division elective unit requirements, but not to the upper division laboratory requirement. Courses numbered 197T are not applicable to the upper division elective unit requirement.
CBS Degree Requirements“Your education, your responsibility.”
University Requirements
General Education
Requirements
Topical Breadth (52 units total):
Arts & Humanities (12-20 units) Science & Engineering (20 units, satisfied by major) Social Science (12-20 units)
Core Literacies: English Composition (see list under CBS requirements)
• One lower-division course (4 units or satisfied by AP/IB score)• One upper-division course (4 units)
Writing Experience (6 units) Oral Skills (3 units, satisfied by major) Visual Literacy (3 units, satisfied by major) American Culture, Governance & History (3 units) Domestic Diversity (3 units) World Cultures (3 units) Quantitative Literacy (3 units, satisfied by major) Scientific Literacy (3 units, satisfied by major)
Entry Level Writing American History & Institutions 180 Unit Minimum Completion Total Minimum 2.0 GPA Residence
English Composition Requirement• Lower division options, choose one:
COM 1, 2, 3, 4; ENL 3; NAS 5; UWP 1, 48,49
• Upper division options, choose one: Any course from a UWP 101, 102 or
104 series. 64 Upper-division units minimum All major courses MUST be taken for a
letter grade. 2.0 minimum cumulative major GPA 2.0 minimum cumulative depth subject
matter GPA A.B. degrees require:o Foreign Language
CBS Requirements
Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity A.B.
Total units for major: 77-81ONLY NEEDS: BIS 2A, 2B, 2C; CHE 2A, 2B; CHE 8A, 8B; MAT 17A, 17B or 21A, 21B or STA 100; PHY 1A, 1B
Choose one: EVE 100; GEL 107; ANT 151
Choose one: EVE 101; ESP 100; WFC 151
Include at least one course from each of the areas of study below:
Areas of Study (complete both): (1) Biodiversity, pick one: ENT 107; EVE 105, 108,112,114,140; MIC 105; NEM110; PLB 116, 148; PLS 147; WFC 110, 111, 120, 134.
(2) Advanced Evolution and Ecology,
pick one: EVE 102, 103, 104, 106,107,110, 115,117, 119, 120, 131, 138, 141,147, 149,150, 161, 175,180A and 180B, 181
Choose additional upper division restricted electives in biological science relevant to the student's interest. Chosen in consultation with the advisor to achieve a total of 36 or more units.
Note: A maximum of four units of variable-
unit courses (numbered 192, 198, 199) may be applied to upper division elective unit requirements. Courses numbered 197T are not applicable to the upper division elective unitrequirement.
Molecular and Medical Microbiology B.S.
Total units for major: 108-118
BIS 2D
BIS 102 + 103 (or BIS 105),
STA 100
MIC 91 or 191
MIC 102, 104L, 105, 105L, 111
Select at least one course from each of the areas of study below:
(1) Molecular Microbiology: MIC 115,
150, 170
(2) Virology: MIC 162; PMI 128
(3) Immunology: MMI 188; PMI 126
Additional course work chosen from
the list below to achieve a total of 45 or more units. Select from: Upper division Microbiology courses not used in satisfaction of any other requirement or BIS 104,181, 183; FST 104; MCB 121,182; ; MIC 117, 120, 172,175; PLP 130; SSC 111
or upper division courses in related fields, relevant to the student's interest and chosen in
consultation with the advisor. No more than
three units of variable-unit courses (numbered 192, 198, or 199) may
be used for credit in this category.
Note: Although a course might be listed in more than one category, that course may satisfy only one requirement in the entire major.
Molecular and Medical Microbiology A.B.
Total units for major: 81-93ONLY NEEDS: BIS 2A, 2B, 2C; CHE 2A, 2B
CHE 8A, 8B or 118A, 118B, 118C; MAT 17A, 17B or 21A, 21B; PHY 1A, 1B or PHY 7A, 7B,
7C BIS 102 + 103 (or BIS 105)
MIC 102 + 104L, 105, 105L, 111
Select at least one course from each of the areas of study below:
(1) Microbial Genetics: MIC 115, 150, 170
(2) Virology or Immunology: MIC 162; MMI 188; PMI 126, 128
Additional course work, chosen from the list below, to achieve a total of 36 or more units. Upper division Microbiology courses not used in satisfaction of any other requirement; or BIS104, 181, 183; FST 104; MCB 121, 182; PLP 130; MIC 117, 120, 172,175; SSC 111
or upper division courses in related fields, relevant to the student's interest and chosen in consultation with the advisor. No more than three units of variable-unit courses (numbered 192, 198, or 199) may be used for credit in this category.
Note: Although a course might be listed in more than one category, that course may satisfy only one requirement in the entire major.
Plant Biology A.B.Total units for major: 76-77
ONLY NEEDS: BIS 2A, 2B, 2C; CHE 2A, 2B ; CHE 8A, 8B; STA 13, or 100 or PLS
120 PLB 102 or 108
EVE 140 or PLB 116
PLB 105, 111, 112, 117
Restricted Electives: 13additional units; Upper division courses in plant biology or other fields relevant to the student's interest chosen from the course lists. Students should consult with a BASC advisor for approval of courses that may qualify as “restricted electives” in consultation with the faculty master advisor who will grant approval or denial at their discretion.
Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior B.S.
Total units for major: 97-122
BIS 102 + 103 (or BIS 105)
STA 100
NPB 110A, 110B, 110C
Three units of laboratory course work from the
following track-specific list shown below:
Neurobiology track: NPB 100L, Physiology or Organismal-
Environmental Interactions tracks: NPB 101L
Three track-specific Neurobiology, Physiology,
and Behavior depth courses from the following
list: • Neurobiology track: NPB 124; NPB
101L, 106, 107, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165,168, 171, 172, 173; PSC 130, 135, 137
• Physiology track: ANS 123; EXB 106; EXB 106L; EXB 101,110,112, 124; MMI 188; MCB 150; NPB 106, 107, 109,113, 114, 116,121, 123,128, 130, 132, 134,139, 140, 141, 141P, 152, 157,168; PMI 126
• Organism-Environmental Interactions track: ANS 104, 123; EVE 105, 107, 147; NPB 100L, 102, 106, 113, 117, 123, 126, 128, 132, 140, 141, 141P, 150, 152, 159, 162; PMI 126; WFC 130, 141
Choose one Additional Depth Elective in addition to completing three Track-Specific Depth Electives.
Genetics & Genomics B.S.Total units for major: 96-121.
BIS 2D
BIS 102 + 103 (or BIS 105), 104
STA 100 or 130A +130B
MCB 121, 182
EVE 100 or BIS 181
MCB 164 or 183
MCB 160L or BIS 180L
Select at least 9 additional unitsfrom the following: BIS 181,183; BIT 150, ECS 124; EVE 100,102, 103, 131 161; MIC 105, 170, 172, 175; MCB 150,
162,163, 164; PLB 112, 113; PLS 154
OR
In consultation with the advisor identify upper division courses in genetics or other fields relevant to the student's interest. No more than four units of 192, 193, 194H, 198, or 199 may be used for credit in this category.
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology B.S.
Total units for major: 109-128*See CHE requirement below
BIS 2D
BIS 102, 103
STA 100 or 130A-130B
CHE 107A, 107B or 110A, 110B, 110C
CHE 118A, 118B, 118C or 128A,128B,128C, 129A, 129B
MCB 120/L, 121, 123 and 124 or 143
Restricted Electives: Select at least 6 unit from the Approved Upper Division Restricted Electives list
Students are encouraged to obtain additional laboratory experience; however, no more than 3 units of 192, 193 or 199 research may be counted toward restricted elective units.
Cell Biology B.S.Total units for major: 103-122
BIS 2D
BIS 102, 103, 104
STA 100 or 130A-130B
MCB 140L
Two courses from: MCB 143, 144, or 145
MCB 121
MCB 150 or 163
Select at least 10 additional units from the following: CHE 107A, 107B; EVE 100; MIC 102, 103L, 170, 172, 175; MCB 120/L, 123, 124, 126, 138, 139, 143, 144, 145, 148, 150, 160L, 162, 163, 164, 178, 182, 191; NPB 100, 101; PMI 126, 126L, 128; PLB 111, 111D, 113, 113D; MMI 188
No more than four units of research (193, 194H, 199) may be used for credit in this category.
Visit basc.biology.ucdavis.edu for more information.For more detailed degree information, please visit the
UC Davis General Catalog online.
Biological Sciences B.S.
Total units for major: 98-116
BIS 102 +103 (or BIS 105), 104
STA 100
EVE 100
Select one course from each topic: Ecology: ESP 100 or EVE 101
Microbiology: MIC 102,162, 170
Animal Physiology, Behavior, or Development: MCB 150; NPB100, 101, 102, 107, 141
Plant Physiology or Development: PLB 105, 111, 112, 113, 116, 126
Lab requirement: Select courses for a minimum total of 6 hours/week of laboratory or field work from the list of courses below (Laboratory courses PLB 105* or PLB 116* may also be used as restrictive electives, unless already used as the Plant Physiology or Development topic requirements):
• Courses with 3 hours lab or field work/week (select two): EVE 110, 117, 119, 140, 180A,180B; MIC 103L; NPB 100L, 101L, 121L, 123; PLB 117,119; other courses with approval of the Master Advisor. OR
• Courses with 6 hours lab or field work/week (select one) : BIS 180L; EVE 105, 106, 108, 112L, 114; EXB 106L; FST 104L; MIC 104L, 105L; MCB 120L, 140L, 160L; NPB 111L, 141P; PLB 102, 105, 108, 116, 148; other course(s) with approval of the Master Advisor.
Restricted Electives: Select at least 3 or more courses for a minimum of 11 from the Approved Upper Division RestrictedElectives list and/or laboratory courses.
Plant Biology B.S.Total units for major: 99-112
BIS 102 + 103 (or BIS 105), 104
STA 100
PLB 105, 111, 112
Research internship (3 units): PLB 92, 99, 189, 192, 199 or equivalent
Restricted Electives: 15 additional units; Upper division courses in plant biology or other fields relevant to the student's interest chosen from the course lists. Students should consult with a BASC advisor for approval of courses that may qualify as “restricted electives” in consultation with the faculty master advisor who will grant approval or denial at their discretion.
Marine & Coastal Science: Marine Ecology & Organismal Biology B.S.
Total units for major: 111-144 NOTE: EVE 12 & GEL 16 are recommended.
BIS 102+103 (or BIS 105),104
STA 100
Choose three: GEL/ESP 116N, 150A,150B,150C
Choose two: ATM 120; ESP 100, 110; ETX 101 EVE 100, 101, 112; HYD 103N
EVE/ ESP 111
12 unit requirement for focus area requirement can
be fulfilled using: ANS 131; BIS 122, 122P, BIS 124; ESP100, 121, 124, 155, 155L; EVE 100,
101, 106, 112, 112L, 114,115, 120; ETX 127, NPB 141,141P; WFC 120, 120L, 121, 122, 130
Marine Ecology & Organismal Biology Breadth Requirement, choose one class from each area:
• Coastal Environmental Processes: ATM 158; ECI 140B; ESP 110,152, 155; GEL 182; WFC 157
• Marine Environmental Chemistry: ECI 140B; ETX 120,127; CHE 100; GEL 182; HYD 134, 141
• Oceans & the Earth Systems: ATM 116; ESP 166EVE 120; GEL 107, 108; WFC 144,154
Field requirement, satisfied with residence at Bodega Marine Laboratory for one or more classes OR by taking two of the following courses: GEL 109L; EVE 112L, 115; ESP 123, 151L; GEL 182, WFC 100, 102L 157
Internship/research requirement, minimum of 3 units: BIS 124; GEL 192, 199; ESP 192; ETX 127; EVE 192, 199 or the equivalent.
Please Note: MIC courses are in the process of transitioning to MMG courses within the year.