The Department of Biological Sciences offers the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biological Sciences and the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biological Sciences. An Honors Program is available with either the BA or the BS degree. A minor in Biological Sciences is also available.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE about Bio 5 and Bio 9: The Department has developed a new introductory course for non-majors. The course is Bio 9: Our Living World: Evolution, Ecology and Behavior (taught by Dr. Ron Coleman) Bio 9 has replaced Bio 5. Unlike Bio 5, Bio 9 does NOT have a lab.

 

Key Information

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Getting Admitted and Choosing a Major

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Choosing a Concentration, Selecting Courses

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Course Descriptions
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Degree Requirements
General Education
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Honors Program
Upper Division Plant and Animal Electives
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During Your Degree

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Bio 197 petition
Bio 199 petition
Final Exam Schedule (Fall 2008/Spring 2009)
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Honors Program
Learning Skills Center
Job Opportunities
Lockers
Scholarship Opportunities for Undergraduates
Science Educational Equity (SEE)
Science Student Assistance Center (SSAC) Sequoia 238
Science Transfer Project (STP)
Student Groups
Student Policies at CSUS
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Upper Division Plant and Animal Electives
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Graduation

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Commencement
The Next Step... (Graduate School, Health Professions, GRE, MCAT...)

Updated: August 16, 2008

Department of Biological Sciences, 202 Sequoia Hall, California State University, Sacramento, 6000 J. Street, Sacramento, CA 95819-6077; Tel: 916-278-6535; FAX 916-278-6993; Email: nangell@csus.edu