CYPRESS COLLEGE 2015–2016
Biology / 115
Cypress College Biology Majors Course Sequence* MATH 030 C & 040 C or H.S. Equivalent
Courses
PHYS 130 C or H.S. Physics
CHEM 107 C
MATH 150AC
PHYS 201 C
CHEM 111AC
MATH 150BC
PHYS 202 C
CHEM 111BC
OR
Take & Pass Chem Proficiency Test
Concurrent
BIOL 174 C
BIOL 175 C
CSU OR UC Bound
MATH 141 C & 142 C
Concurrent
PHYS 202 C
CHEM 211AC fall
BIOL 277 C fall
PHYS 202 C
CHEM 211BC spring
BIOL 278 C spring
UC Bound
Concurrent
* Each UC and CSU university has specific transfer requirements. Please consult with your counselor and www.assist.org for campus-specific requirements. Contact: Adel Rajab at arajab@CypressCollege.edu or (714) 484-7000 x48629
Biology (BIOL) BIOL 101 C General Biology
BIOL 101HC Honors General Biology 5 Units
Advisory: High school chemistry or CHEM 101 C or CHEM 107 C are recommended. Term hours: 72 lecture and 54 laboratory. The course is a survey of modern biological concepts from the areas of molecular, cellular, organismic, and population biology, stressing evolution as the central theme of modern biology. The study of the flow of energy through biological systems is emphasized. This is a general education course in the biological science area. This course will satisfy the Biological Sciences portion of the state college and university general education requirement. Duplicate credit not granted for BIOL 101HC. No Credit if taken after BIOL 174 C, BIOL 176 C or BIOL 177 C. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option. (UC Credit Limitation/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC)
5 Units
Advisory: High school chemistry or CHEM 101 C or CHEM 107 C are recommended. Term hours: 72 lecture and 54 laboratory. The course is an enhanced survey of modern biological concepts for Honors students. The emphasis of this course is on contemporary readings of relevant biology literature. Written essays pertaining to current issues in biology will be paramount. The class will be conducted as a seminar and will require a significant research project that uses correct documentation skills. The course will develop increased critical thinking, reading and writing skills. BIOL 101HC will satisfy the Geological Sciences portion of the state college and university general education requirement. Duplicate credit not granted for BIOL 101 C. No Credit if taken after BIOL 174 C, BIOL 176 C or BIOL 177 C. (UC Credit Limitation/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC)