1. Seven departmental units:
   1. One organismal biology course chosen from Biology 111, 121, 172, or 208.
   2.  Biology 247.
   3.  Biology 289.
   4. Three additional units of biology courses numbered 200 or above.
   5. Capstone: one additional unit of biology numbered 301-389.
2. Three supporting units:
   1. One unit chosen from Chemistry 117, 150, 220, or 230.
   2. Two additional units chosen from courses in chemistry, computer science, geology, mathematics, physics or any of the following courses: Philosophy 100, Anthropology 230, 260, 330.
3. Honors in biology: Students who have a strong B average in BIOL courses, have completed an independent research project equivalent to 1 unit, and have made a formal public oral presentation on campus (e.g. Symposium Day, McNair Symposium) or a poster or oral presentation at a regional, national, or international conference may apply to be considered for departmental honors. On-campus poster presentations and oral presentations in classes do not fulfill the presentation requirement.

Additional considerations for students interested in biology:

1. No course may satisfy two requirements for the major.
2. Students who complete a biology major may graduate with the Bachelor of Arts degree. Students who wish to graduate with the Bachelor of Science degree must complete a minimum of 4 units in science and/or mathematics and/or computer science outside of the biology department.
3. Students anticipating graduate study or a medical career are urged to include Chemistry 117 or 150, 220, 230, 235; Mathematics 110 or 113, 115; and Physics 101, 102 in their undergraduate preparation. Additional courses (e.g. Chemistry 240, 245, 300 and Mathematics 175) may be appropriate for graduate work in biology. Many graduate schools and some professional schools require knowledge of a foreign language (e.g. Spanish, French, Japanese, or Russian) for admission to their programs. Students anticipating careers in the health professions are strongly encouraged to complete Sociology 275, Philosophy 221, and 2 units in literature and composition. Depending on the specific goal of the student and the requirements of potential professional or graduate programs, various additional courses in the sciences and other departments may be relevant and appropriate.

In some cases, course substitutions may be permitted, with approval of the biology advisor and chair of the biology department.

1. Six departmental units:
   1. One organismal biology course chosen from Biology 111, 121, 172, or 208.
   2. Biology 247.
   3. Biology 289.
   4. Two additional units of biology courses numbered 200 or above.
   5. Capstone: one additional unit of biology numbered 301-389.
2. Four supporting units:
   1. One unit chosen from Chemistry 117, 150, 220, or 230.
   2. One additional unit chosen from courses in chemistry, computer science, geology, mathematics, or physics.
   3. Two additional units from Environmental Studies 205, 224, 255, 258, 280, 380, Journalism 225 (when topic is environmental writing), or Political Science 255.
3. Honors in biology: See biology major.

Additional considerations for students interested in environmental biology: see additional considerations for biology major.

1. Four departmental units.
2. One supporting unit chosen from chemistry, computer science, geology, mathematics, or physics.

Additional considerations for students interested in biology minor:

1. The minor is not open to majors in biology, biochemistry, or applied chemistry (with biology as a complementary discipline).
2. No more than 2 units taken to satisfy requirements for a major or another minor may count toward the biology minor.
3. No course may satisfy two requirements for the minor.