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Ecology, Evolutionary, and Organismal Biology Option
This degree program is intended for students who wish to study organisms, their evolutionary change, and their relationships with their environments. This option has a strong field component that takes full advantage of the outstanding natural environments conveniently located near our campus. Molecular and computer laboratory facilities are also available to study genetic variation among organisms. Students in this program acquire the skills to apply both theory and methods to important questions in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial systems. Students completing this option are well prepared for entry into a wide range of careers in governmental natural resource agencies and consulting firms. They are also well prepared for graduate programs leading to advanced degrees in biology and related natural and applied sciences. Students may obtain an emphasis in marine science by selecting electives offered at the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories. Students must consult an adviser for help in selecting courses appropriate to their interests and career objectives.
Major requirements (42 units)
Biology Core (22 units)
Option requirements (20 units)
(Select at least one course from each of lines A-D for a total of 20 units. At least one botany [BOT] or microbiology [MICRO] course must be selected from A-D.)
A. Physiology: BOT 130; MICRO 161; PHYAN 151; MSCI 135
B. Organismal Biology: BOT 131, 142; MICRO 140; ZOOL 148, 150, 152, 171, 174, 177; MSCI 112, 113, 124, 125, 131**
C. Form and Classification: BOT 132, 133, 144; ECOL 174; ZOOL 120, 132, 141
D. Ecological Processes: ECOL 140, 141, 151, 152; MSCI 103, 144**
Additional requirements (22 units)
1. CHEM 3A, 8, and 150 (10 units)
2. MATH 70 or 75 (4 units)
3. MATH 101 or PSYCH 42 (4 units)
4. PHYS 2A (4 units)
General Education requirements (51 units)
Electives and remaining degree requirements (14 units)
(See Degree Requirements); may be used toward a double major or minor.
Total (120 units) *
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* Advising Note: The total of 120 units assumes biology majors in this option will maximize the 9 units of General Education requirements that also may be applied to major and additional required courses as follows: 3 units of CHEM 3A (Ecology, Evolutionary, and Organismal Biology Option) or CHEM 1A (Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology Option and Physiology and Anatomy Option) in G.E. Breadth B1; 3 units of BIOSC 1A in G.E. Breadth B2; and 3 units of MATH 75 in G.E. Foundation B4. Consult your major academic adviser for details..
** MSCI courses are offered only at Moss Landing Marine Laboratory.