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1992/93 To Present General Education Pattern

You must complete a total of 51 units distributed among the Areas specified in this pattern. At least 9 units must be in upper division courses (100-199). Enrollment in upper division GE courses is limited to students who have completed Areas A1, A2, A3 and have taken at least 45 units (not limited to GE classes). At least nine units of GE must be taken in residence (i.e., at CSUS).

** Students with catalog rights prior to Fall 1992: The list of approved courses for the 1983/84-1991/92 GE pattern is no longer published in the Class Schedule. If you need a course list, you may pick up a copy in the Academic Advising Center (LSN-1012) or at the Evaluations Office, Admissions and Records window (LSN lobby).

Area A - BASIC SUBJECTS (9 units)
Area B - THE PHYSICAL UNIVERSE AND ITS LIFE FORMS (12 units)
Area C - THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES (12 units)
Area D - THE INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY (15 units)
Area E - UNDERSTANDING PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (3 units)

Area B - THE PHYSICAL UNIVERSE & ITS LIFE FORMS (12 units)
At least 3 units must be taken in each of Areas B1, B2 and B4. At least one course with a laboratory component must be taken in Area B1 or B2.

Lab courses in Area B1 or B2 are designated with a (°) and satisfy Area B3.

B1: Physical Science (3 units)
   

FALL 2004

SPRING 2005

ASTR 4

Introduction To Astronomy

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ASTR 6°

Astronomical Observtn Lab

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CHEM 1A°

General Chemistry

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CHEM 6A°

Intro General Chem

X

X

GEOG 1

Physical Geography

X

X

GEOG 11°

Lab Physical Geography

X

X

GEOL 7 Natural Disasters X X

GEOL 8

Earth Science

X

X

GEOL 8L°

Earth Science Lab

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GEOL 10

Physical Geology

X

X

GEOL 10L°

Physical Geology Lab

X

X

PHYS 2°

Topics In Elem Physics

X

PHYS 5A°

Gen Phys-Mech, Heat, Sound

X

X

PHYS 7°

Basic Concepts In Physics

PHYS 10

Physics In Our World

X

X

PHYS 10L°

Physics In Our World Lab

PHYS 11A°

Gen Phys-Mechanics

X

X

B2: Life Forms (3 units)
   

FALL 2004

SPRING 2005

ANTH 1

Intro Physical Anthro

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ANTH 1A°

Lab In Physical Anth

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BIO 5°

General Biology

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BIO 7° Intro Science of Biology X <> X <>

BIO 10°

Basic Biological Concepts

X
X

BIO 20

Biology-Human Perspective

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X

BIO 106

Genetc-Mendel To Molecule

X

ENVS 10

Environmental Science

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B3: Laboratory

A course designated by the symbol (°) is required from Area B1 or B2.

B4: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (3 units)

Completion of the ELM is a prerequisite for courses in this Area. In addition, passage of course-based diagnostic exams is required (see footnotes 29 and 32). Check the catalog for other prerequisites. A grade of “C-” or better is required in courses taken to fulfill Area B4.
   

FALL 2004

SPRING 2005

MATH 1

Mathematical Reasoning

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MATH 17

Explor Conjecture+Proof

X
X

MATH 24

Modern Business Math

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MATH 26A

Calculus I Soc+Life Sci

X
X

MATH 26B

Calculus II Soc+Life Sci

X
X

MATH 29

Pre-Calculus Math

X
X

MATH 30

Calculus I

X
X

MATH 31

Calculus II

X
X

MATH 35

Intro To Linear Algebra

X
X

STAT 1

Intro To Statistics

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STAT 50

Intro Probability+Stat

X
X

B5: Further Studies in Physical Science, Life Forms and Quantitative Reasoning

Choose a course from this area or another from B1, B2 or B4 to total 12 units in Area B. Lab courses in B5 cannot be used in Area B3.
   

FALL 2004

SPRING 2005

ANTH 17 Intro Forensic Anthropology

ASTR 131*

Solar System+Space Explor

X

ASTR 132*

Stars,Galaxies+Cosmology

X

CHEM 1B°

General Chemistry

X
X

CHEM 6B°

Intro Organic+Biol Chem

X
X

CSC 1

Intro To Computer Science

X =
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FACS 112* Current Topics Nutr Sci X <> X <>

FACS 113

Nutrition And Metabolism

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GEOG 111

Elements Of Meteorology

X

GEOG 113

Climate

X

GEOG 115

Geography Of Plants+Soils

X

GEOL 12

Historical Geology

X
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GEOL 77

Age of Dinosaurs

X

X

GEOL 130

Oceanography

X
X

GEOL 170

Geology Of The Planets

X

X

HIST/PHSC 107

History Of The Phys Sci

X

KINS 150°

Exercise+Sport Physiology

X
X

MUSC/PHYS 186

Musc Acoustics-Sci+Sound

X

NURS 168

Brain/Gender-Related Diff

X
X

PHIL 60

Symbolic Logic I

X
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PHIL 125

Philosophy Of Science

X
X

PHYS 5B°

Gen Phys-Lgt,Elec,Mag,Phy

X
X

PHYS 11B°

Gen Phys-Heat,Light,Sound

X

PHYS 11C°

Gen Phys-Elect,Mag,M Phys

X
X

PHYS 100°

Concepts In Physics

FOOTNOTES

X Offered current semester
<> Evening
= Distance Education
+ Race and Ethnicity
* Writing Intensive
° Lab

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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