Biology, Microbiology, and Marine Sciences Curriculum Updates
Updates to 22-26 Catalog
| Date Approved |
Program |
Catalog Years | Old Requirement | New Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/23 |
BIO - Molecular and Cellular Biology Concentration |
22-26, 21-22, 20-21 |
Approved Electives Select from the following (12 units) |
BMED 470 - Selected Advanced Topics (3 units). Course topic ID #4830: Cellular Immunotherapy |
| 10/11/23 | BIO - General Curriculum in Biology |
22-26, 21-22, 20-21
|
Approved Electives Select from the following (19 units) |
BMED 470 - Selected Advanced Topics (3 units). Course topic ID #4830: Cellular Immunotherapy |
| 12/23/22 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
22-26, 21-22, 20-21, 19-20, 17-19 |
Core Anatomy and Physiology Courses list (16 units) | BIO 412 (4 units) is a new course effective Spring 2023. |
| 12/9/22 |
MCRO |
22-26 | N/A | BIO 412 (4 units) is a new course effective Spring 2023. Added to "other electives in Microbiology" list. |
| 12/9/22 | BIO - General Curriculum in Biology | 22-26 | N/A | BIO 412 (4 units) is a new course effective Spring 2023 and will count in "400-level Electives" by default) |
| 12/2/22 |
BIO
|
22-26 | N/A |
BIO 447 - Spatial Ecology (4 units)
|
| 7/4/21 |
BIO MCRO |
22-23, 21-22, 20-21, 19-20 |
BIO 461 or 462 (2 units) | BIO 461 or 462 (2 units) or CHEM 400 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit) or CHEM 401 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit) |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | 30 of last 40 units requirement for degree must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence) | 30 of the last 40 in residence requirement is waived for students who study abroad through an approved department exchange or affiliated program. (ie. more than 10 units can be taken abroad) |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
| 11/17/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
Updates to 21-22 Catalog
| Date Approved |
Program |
Catalog Years | Old Requirement | New Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/23 | BIO - Molecular and Cellular Biology Concentration |
21-22, 20-21 |
Approved Electives Select from the following (12 units) |
BMED 470 - Selected Advanced Topics (3 units). Course topic ID #4830: Cellular Immunotherapy |
| 10/11/23 | BIO - General Curriculum in Biology |
21-22, 20-21 |
Approved Electives Select from the following (19 units) |
BMED 470 - Selected Advanced Topics (3 units). Course topic ID #4830: Cellular Immunotherapy |
| 12/23/22 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
21-22, 20-21, 19-20, 17-19 |
Core Anatomy and Physiology Courses list (16 units) | BIO 412 (4 units) is a new course effective Spring 2023. |
| 7/21/22 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
21-22, 20-21, 19-20, 17-19 |
Approved Electives (11 units) |
BIO 231 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (5 units) or BIO 232 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (5 units) BIO 231 and BIO 232 were added to the list as part of the 2022-2026 catalog cycle. |
| 6/29/22 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
21-22, 20-21, 19-20, 17-19 |
Department Electives (3 units) Approved Electives (11 units) |
BIO 411 - Advanced Human Gross Anatomy (2 units) BIO 411 was added to the electives lists as part of the 2022-2026 catalog review. |
| 6/9/22 | BIO - Ecology, Evolution, Biodiversity, and Conservation Concentration |
21-22, 20-21, 19-20 |
Ecology and Evolution Courses (4 units) | BIO 447 - Spatial Ecology (4 units) BIO 447 was added to the concentration as part of the 2022-2025 catalog review. |
| 7/4/21 |
BIO MCRO |
21-22, 20-21, 19-20 |
BIO 461 or 462 (2 units) | BIO 461 or 462 (2 units) or CHEM 400 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit) or CHEM 401 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit) |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | 30 of last 40 units requirement for degree must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence) | 30 of the last 40 in residence requirement is waived for students who study abroad through an approved department exchange or affiliated program. (ie. more than 10 units can be taken abroad) |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
| 11/17/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
Updates to 20-21 Catalog
| Date Approved |
Program |
Catalog Years | Old Requirement | New Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/23 | BIO - Molecular and Cellular Biology Concentration |
20-21 |
Approved Electives Select from the following (12 units) |
BMED 470 - Selected Advanced Topics (3 units). Course topic ID #4830: Cellular Immunotherapy |
| 10/11/23 | BIO - General Curriculum in Biology |
20-21 |
Approved Electives Select from the following (19 units) |
BMED 470 - Selected Advanced Topics (3 units). Course topic ID #4830: Cellular Immunotherapy |
| 12/23/22 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
20-21, 19-20, 17-19 |
Core Anatomy and Physiology Courses list (16 units)
|
BIO 412 (4 units) is a new course effective Spring 2023. |
| 7/21/22 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
20-21, 19-20, 17-19 |
Approved Electives (11 units)
|
BIO 231 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (5 units) or BIO 232 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (5 units) BIO 231 and BIO 232 were added to the list as part of the 2022-2026 catalog cycle. |
| 6/29/22 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
20-21, 19-20, 17-19 |
Department Electives |
BIO 411 - Advanced Human Gross Anatomy (2 units) BIO 411 was added to the electives lists as part of the 2022-2026 catalog review. |
| 6/9/22 | BIO - Ecology, Evolution, Biodiversity, and Conservation Concentration |
20-21, 19-20,
|
Ecology and Evolution Courses (4 units)
|
BIO 447 - Spatial Ecology (4 units) BIO 447 was added to the concentration as part of the 2022-2025 catalog review. |
| 8/9/21 | BIO - Ecology, Evolution, Biodiversity, and Conservation Concentration |
20-21, 19-20,
|
LA/NR 218 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (3 units) or GEOG 318 - Applications in GIS (4 units)
|
LA/NR 218 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (3 units) or GEOG 318 - Applications in GIS (4 units) or GEOG 218 - Applications in GIS (4 units) Excess units will be applied to subsequent concentration electives. |
| 7/4/21 |
BIO
MCRO
|
20-21, 19-20,
|
BIO 461 or 462 (2 units)
|
BIO 461 or 462 (2 units) or CHEM 400 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit) or CHEM 401 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit) |
| 5/26/21 | BIO - Molecular and Cellular Biology Concentration |
20-21, 19-20, 17-19 |
Approved Electives
|
ASCI 407 - Assisted Reproduction Technologies of Gametes and Embryos Laboratory (3 units)
Effective 2021-2022 catalog
|
| 5/26/21 | Biotechnology Minor |
20-21, 19-20, 17-19, 15-17 |
Approved Electives Select 6-11 units |
ASCI 407 - Assisted Reproduction Technologies of Gametes and Embryos Laboratory (3 units) Effective 2021-2022 catalog |
| 5/17/21 | BIO - General Curriculum in Biology |
20-21, 19-20, 17-19 |
Approved Electives GEOG 440 - Advanced - Applications in GIS (4 units) |
Approved Electives GEOG 440 - Advanced-Applications in GIS (4 units) or GEOG 441 - Advanced Application in Geospatial Technologies (4 units) GEOG 440 was deactivated and replaced by GEOG 441 effective the 2021-2022 catalog. |
| 5/6/21 | BIO - General Curriculum in Biology |
20-21, 19-20, 17-19 |
Approved Electives LA/NR 218 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (3 units) or GEOG 318 - Applications in GIS (4 units) |
Approved Electives LA/NR 218 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (3 units) or GEOG 318 - Applications in GIS (4 units) or GEOG 218 - Applications in GIS (4 units) GEOG 218 replaced GEOG 318 effective the 2021-2022 catalog |
| 4/15/21 | BIO - Ecology, Evolution, Biodiversity, and Conservation Concentration |
20-21, 19-20 |
Approved Electives | NR 314 - Environmental Life - Cycle Analysis (4 units) and NR 445 - Systems Thinking in Environmental Management (4 units). These courses were added and approved as Approved Electives for the 2021-2022 catalog. |
| 4/15/21 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
20-21, 19-20, 17-19, 15-17 |
Approved Electives |
ASCI 407 - Assisted Reproduction Technologies of Gametes and Embryos Laboratory 3 units) Effective 2021-2022 catalog. |
| 3/4/20 | BIO - Ecology, Evolution, Biodiversity, and Conservation Concentration |
20-21, 19-20 |
ASCI 239 (4 units) |
ASCI 239 (4 units) or ASCI 329 (4 units) ASCI 329 was deactivated and replaced by ASCI 239 effective the 2019-20 catalog. |
| 3/4/20 | BIO - General Curriculum |
20-21, 19-20 |
ASCI 239 (4 units) |
ASCI 239 (4 units) or ASCI 329 (4 units) ASCI 329 was deactivated and replaced by ASCI 239 effective the 2019-20 catalog. |
| 8/2/19 | MSCI |
20-21, 19-20
|
MSCI 403 (4 units) |
MSCI 403 (4 units); excess unit may be applied to Free Electives or MSCI 303 (3 units) Course number and unit values for MSCI 403 changes from 3 units to 4 units with the 2019-20 catalog. |
| 6/17/2019 | Biotechnology Minor |
20-21, 19-20 |
Approved Electives Select 6-11 units |
ASCI 503- Adv. Molecular Techniques in Animal Science This course was deactivated with the 2019-20 catalog. |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | 30 of last 40 units requirement for degree must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence) | 30 of the last 40 in residence requirement is waived for students who study abroad through an approved department exchange or affiliated program. (ie. more than 10 units can be taken abroad) |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
| 11/17/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
Updates to 19-20 Catalog
| Date Approved |
Program |
Catalog Years | Old Requirement | New Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/22 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
19-20, 17-19 |
Core Anatomy and Physiology Courses list (16 units) | BIO 412 (4 units) is a new course effective Spring 2023. |
| 7/21/22 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
19-20, 17-19 |
Approved Electives (11 units) |
BIO 231 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (5 units) or BIO 232 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (5 units) BIO 231 and BIO 232 were added to the list as part of the 2022-2026 catalog cycle. |
| 6/29/22 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
19-20, 17-19 |
Department Electives (3 units) Approved Electives (3 units) |
BIO 411 - Advanced Human Gross Anatomy (2 units) BIO 411 was added to the electives lists as part of the 2022-2026 catalog review. |
| 6/9/22 | BIO - Ecology, Evolution, Biodiversity, and Conservation Concentration | 19-20 | Ecology and Evolution Courses (4 units) | BIO 447 - Spatial Ecology (4 units) BIO 447 was added to the concentration as part of the 2022-2025 catalog review. |
| 8/9/21 | BIO - Ecology, Evolution, Biodiversity, and Conservation Concentration | 19-20 | LA/NR 218 - Introduction to Geographic Systems (GIS) (3 units) or GEOG 318 - Applications in GIS (4 units) |
LA/NR 218 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (3 units) or GEOG 318 - Applications in GIS (4 units) or GEOG 218 - Applications in GIS (4 units) Excess units will not be applied to subsequent concentration electives. |
| 7/4/21 |
BIO MCRO |
19-20 | BIO 461 or 462 (2 units) | BIO 461 or 462 (2 units) or CHEM 400 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit) or CHEM 401 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit) |
| 5/26/21 | BIO - Molecular and Cellular Biology Concentration |
19-20, 17-19 |
Approved Electives Select 6-11 units |
ASCI 407 - Assisted Reproduction Technologies of Gametes and Embryos Laboratory (3 units) Effective 2021-2022 catalog |
| 5/26/21 | Biotechnology Minor |
19-20, 17-19, 15-17 |
Approved Electives
|
ASCI 407 - Assisted Reproduction Technologies of Gametes and Embryos Laboratory (3 units) Effective 2021-2022 catalog. |
| 5/17/21 | BIO - General Curriculum in Biology |
19-20, 17-19 |
Approved Electives GEOG 440 - Advanced - Applications in GIS (4 units) |
Approved Electives GEOG 440 - Advanced - Applications in GIS (4 units) or GEOG 441 - Advanced Application in Geospatial Technologies (4 units) GEOG 440 was deactivated and replaced by GEOG 441 effective the 2021-2022 catalog. |
| 5/6/21 | BIO - General Curriculum in Biology |
19-20, 17-19 |
Approved Electives LA/NR 218 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (3 units) or GEOG 318 - Applications in GIS (4 units) |
Approved Electives LA/NR 218 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (3 units) or GEOG 318 - Applications in GIS (4 units) or GEOG 218 - Applications in GIS (4 units) GEOG 218 replaced GEOG 318 effective the 2021-2022 catalog. |
| 4/15/21 | BIO - Ecology, Evolution, Biodiversity, and Conservation Concentration | 19-20 |
Approved Electives |
NR 314 - Environmental Life-Cycle Analysis (4 units) and NR 445 - Systems Thinking in Environmental Management (4 units) These courses were added and approved as Approved Electives for the 2021-2022 catalog. |
| 4/15/21 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
19-20, 17-19, 15-17 |
Approved Electives |
ASCI 407 - Assisted Reproduction Technologies of Gametes and Embryos Laboratory (3 units) Effective 2021-2022 catalog |
| 3/4/20 |
BIO - Ecology, Evolution, Biodiversity, and Conservation Concentration |
19-20 |
ASCI 239 (4 units) |
ASCI 239 (4 units) or ASCI 329 (4 units) ASCI 329 was deactivated and replaced by ASCI 239 effective the 2019-20 catalog. |
| 3/4/20 |
BIO - General Curriculum |
19-20 |
ASCI 239 (4 units) |
ASCI 239 (4 units) or ASCI 329 (4 units) ASCI 329 was deactivated and replaced by ASCI 239 effective the 2019-20 catalog. |
| 8/2/19 | MSCI |
20-21, 19-20 |
MSCI 403 (4 Units) |
MSCI 403 (4 units); excess unit may be applied to Free Electives or MSCI 303 (3 units) Course number and unit values for MSCI 403 changes from 3 units to 4 units with the 2019-20 catalog. |
| 6/17/19 | Biotechnology Minor |
19-20 |
Approved Electives Select 6-11 units |
ASCI 503- Adv. Molecular Techniques in Animal Science
This course was deactivated with the 2019-20 catalog.
|
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | 30 of last 40 units requirement for degree must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence) | 30 of the last 40 in residence requirement is waived for students who study abroad through an approved department exchange or affiliated program. (ie. more than 10 units can be taken abroad) |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
| 11/17/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
Updates to 17-19 Catalog
| Date Approved |
Program |
Catalog Years | Old Requirement | New Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/22 | BIO - Anatomy & Physiology Concentration | 17-19 | Core Anatomy and Physiology Courses list (16 units) | BIO 412 (4 units) is a new course effective Spring 2023. |
| 7/21/22 | BIO - Anatomy & Physiology Concentration | 17-19 | Approved Electives (11 units) |
BIO 231 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (5 units) or BIO 232 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (5 units) BIO 231 and BIO 232 were added to the list as part of the 2022-2026 catalog cycle. |
| 6/29/22 | BIO - Anatomy & Physiology Concentration | 17-19 | Department Electives (3 units) Approved Electives (11 units) |
BIO 411 - Advanced Human Gross Anatomy (2 units) BIO 411 was added to the electives lists as part of the 2022-2026 catalog review. |
| 8/9/21 | BIO - Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation Concentration |
17-19, 15-17 |
LA/NR 218 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (3 units) or GEOG 318 - Applications in GIS (4 units) | LA/NR 218 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (3 units) or GEOG 318 - Applications in GIS (4 units) or GEOG 218 - Applications in GIS (4 units) Extra unit to be directed to Approved Electives in the concentration per approved blanket substitution request dated 4/27/2016. GEOG 218 replaced GEOG 318 effective the 2021-2022 catalog. |
| 8/9/21 | BIO - Ecology Concentration |
17-19, 15-17 |
Approved Electives LA/NR 218- Applications in GIS (3 units) or GEOG 318 - Applications in GIS (4 units) |
Approved Electives LA/NR 218- Applications in GIS (3 units) or GEOG 318 - Applications in GIS (4 units) or GEOG 218 - Applications in GIS (4 units) |
| 5/26/21 | BIO - Molecular and Cellular Biology Concentration | 17-19 | Approved Electives | ASCI 407 - Assisted Reproduction Technologies of Gametes and Embryos Laboratory (3 units) Effective 2021-2022 catalog |
| 5/26/21 | Biotechnology Minor |
17-19, 15-17 |
Approved Electives Select 6-11 units |
ASCI 407 - Assisted Reproduction Technologies of Gametes and Embryos Laboratory (3 units) Effective 2021-2022 catalog |
| 5/17/21 | BIO - General Curriculum in Biology | 17-19 | Approved Electives GEOG 440 - Advanced-Applications in GIS (4 units) |
Approved Electives GEOG 440 - Advanced-Applications in GIS (4 units) or GEOG 441 - Advanced Application in Geospatial Technologies (4 units) GEOG 440 was deactivated and replaced by GEOG 441 effective the 2021-2022 catalog. |
| 5/6/21 | BIO - General Curriculum in Biology | 17-19 | Approved Electives LA/NR 218 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (3 units) or GEOG 318 - Applications in GIS (4 units) |
Approved Electives LA/NR 218 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (3 units) or GEOG 318 - Applications in GIS (4 units) or GEOG 218 - Applications in GIS (4 units) GEOG 218 replaced GEOG 318 effective the 2021-2022 catalog. |
| 4/15/21 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
17-19, 15-17 |
Approved Electives | ASCI 407 - Assisted Reproduction Technologies of Gametes and Embryos Laboratory (3 units) Effective 2021-2022 catalog |
| 3/4/20 | BIO - Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation Concentration |
17-19, 15-17 |
ASCI 239 (4 units) | ASCI 239 (4 units) or ASCI 329 (4 units) |
| 3/4/20 | BIO - General Curriculum |
17-19, 15-17 |
ASCI 239 (4 units) | ASCI 239 (4 units) or ASCI 329 (4 units) |
| 8/2/19 | Microbiology | 17-19 | Electives Select from the following (19 units) Microbial Ecology and Evolution |
BIO 413 (4 units) is a new course effective the 2019-20 catalog. |
| 8/2/19 | MSCI |
17-19, 13-15 |
MSCI 303 (3 units) |
MSCI 303 (3 units) or MSCI 403 (4 units); excess unit may be applied to Free Electives Course number and unit values for MSCI 403 changes from 3 units to 4 units with the 2019-20 catalog. |
| 8/2/19 | MSCI |
17-19 |
Approved Electives Select from the following (23-26) | BIO 413 (3 units) |
| 8/2/19 | MSCI |
17-19 |
Electives Select additional courses from Marine Resource Conservation and Policy, Marine Biodiversity, or Communicating Science (above) or select from the following 23-26 |
BIO 413 (3 units)
|
| 6/25/18 | BIO - Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation Concentration |
17-19 |
BOT 433 (5) |
BOT 433 (5) or BOT 433 (4) and 1 unit of free electives |
| 5/22/18 | MSCI |
17-19, 15-17 |
CHEM 216 |
CHEM 216 or CHEM 312 |
| 10/30/17 | Microbiology |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13 |
Approved Electives Select Titled "Other elective for Microbiology Majors" |
CHEM 418 -Neurochemistry (3 units) |
| 10/30/17 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13 |
Approved Electives Select Titled "Select from the following (11 units):" |
CHEM 418 -Neurochemistry (3 units) |
| 10/30/17 |
BIO - Molecular and Cellular Biology Concentration |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13
|
Approved Electives
Approved Electives List B |
CHEM 418 -Neurochemistry (3 units) |
| 10/30/17 | BIO - General Curriculum in Biology |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13
|
Approved Electives Select 2-13 units (11-13, 13-15 catalogs) Select 19 units (15-17, 17-19) |
CHEM 418 -Neurochemistry (3 units)
|
| 10/5/17 | BIO, MCRO |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13, 09-11, 07-09
|
BIO 461 (2 units) or BIO 462 (2 units) |
BIO 461 (2 units) or BIO 462 (2 units) CHEM 400 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit) or CHEM 401 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit)
|
| 5/18/2017 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
17-19
|
A&P Core Electives (16 units) A&P Approved |
CHEM 418 -Neurochemistry (3 units) |
| 5/18/17 | BIO - Anatomy & Physiology Concentration | 17-19 |
A&P Core Electives (16 units) A&P Approved Electives (3 units) A&P Additional Electives (11 units) |
BIO 432 Vertebrate/Human Anatomy and Physiology I (5 units)
BIO 433 Vertebrate/Human Anatomy and Physiology II (5 units) |
| 4/6/17 | BIO |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13 |
Ecology Topic (List including MSCI 328) | Add BIO 442 (4 units) |
| 2/22/17 | BIO - General Curriculum |
17-19, 15-17 |
Approved Electives: STAT 324 | Approved Electives: STAT 334 or STAT 324 |
| 2/22/17 |
BIO - Wildlife & Biodiversity Conservation Concentration |
17-19, 15-17 |
Approved Electives: STAT 324 | Approved Electives: STAT 334 or STAT 324 |
| 2/22/17 | MSCI |
17-19, 15-17 |
Approved Electives: STAT 324 | Approved Electives: STAT 334 or STAT 324 |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | 30 of last 40 units requirement for degree must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence) | 30 of the last 40 in residence requirement is waived for students who study abroad through an approved department exchange or affiliated program. (ie. more than 10 units can be taken abroad) |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
| 11/17/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
Updates to 15-17 Catalog
| Date Approved |
Program |
Catalog Years | Old Requirement | New Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9/21 | BIO - Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation Concentration | 15-17 | LA/NR 218 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (3 units) or GEOG 318 - Applications in GIS (4 units) | LA/NR 218 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (3 units) or GEOG 318 - Applications in GIS (4 units) or GEOG 218 - Applications in GIS (4 units) Extra unit to be directed to Approved Electives in the concentration per approved blanket substitution request dated 4/27/2016. GEOG 218 replaced GEOG 318 effective the 2021-2022 catalog. |
| 8/9/21 | BIO - Ecology Concentration | 15-17 | Approved Electives LA/NR 218- Applications in GIS (3 units) or GEOG 318 - Applications in GIS (4 units) |
Approved Electives LA/NR 218- Applications in GIS (3 units) or GEOG 318 - Applications in GIS (4 units) or GEOG 218 - Applications in GIS (4 units) |
| 5/26/21 | Biotechnology Minor | 15-17 | Approved Electives Select 6-11 units |
ASCI 407 - Assisted Reproduction Technologies of Gametes and Embryos Laboratory (3 units) Effective 2021-2022 catalog |
| 5/17/21 | BIO - General Curriculum in Biology | 15-17 | Approved Electives Maximum of 15 units of the following |
GEOG 441 - Advanced Application in Geospatial Technologies (4 units) GEOG 441 was added to the Approved Electives effective the 2021-2022 catalog. |
| 4/15/21 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration | 15-17 | Approved Electives | ASCI 407 - Assisted Reproduction Technologies of Gametes and Embryos Laboratory (3 units) Effective 2021-2022 catalog |
| 3/4/20 | BIO - Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation Concentration | 15-17 | ASCI 239 (4 units) | ASCI 239 (4 units) or ASCI 329 (4 units) |
| 3/4/20 | BIO - General Curriculum | 15-17 | ASCI 239 (4 units) | ASCI 239 (4 units) or ASCI 329 (4 units) |
| 8/2/19 | Microbiology |
15-17, 13-15 |
Approved Electives Select from the following (19 units) Microbial Ecology and Evolution |
BIO 413 (4 units) is a new course effective the 2019-20 catalog. |
| 8/2/19 | Marine Sciences |
15-17 |
Electives Select additional courses from Marine Resource Conservation and Policy, Marine Biodiversity, or Communicating Science (above) or select from the following 23-26 |
BIO 413 (3 units) |
| 5/22/18 | MSCI |
17-19, 15-17 |
CHEM 216 |
CHEM 216 or CHEM 312 |
| 10/30/17 | Microbiology |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13 |
Approved Electives Select Titled "Other elective for Microbiology Majors" |
CHEM 418 -Neurochemistry (3 units) |
| 10/30/17 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13 |
Approved Electives Select Titled "Select from the following (11 units):" |
CHEM 418 -Neurochemistry (3 units) |
| 10/30/17 |
BIO - Molecular and Cellular Biology Concentration |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13
|
Approved Electives
Approved Electives List B |
CHEM 418 -Neurochemistry (3 units) |
| 10/30/17 | BIO - General Curriculum in Biology |
15-17, 13-15, 11-13 |
Approved Electives Select 2-13 units (11-13, 13-15 catalogs) Select 19 units (15-17, 17-19) |
CHEM 418 -Neurochemistry (3 units)
|
| 10/30/17 | BIO |
15-17, 13-15 |
Footnote on General curriculum and Concentrations reads "Maximum of 6 units may be applied toward the major from the following courses: BIO 400, 450, 462, 463 |
Footnote to read: "From the following, a maximum of 6 units may be applied toward the General Curriculum or a Concentration: BIO 400, 450, 462, 463"
|
| 10/11/17 | BIO - General Curriculum in Biology |
15-17 |
Approved Electives |
WGS/ES 350 (4 units) |
| 10/11/17 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
15-17 |
Additional Electives |
WGS/ES 350 (4 units) |
| 10/11/17 | BIO - Molecular and Cellular Concentration |
15-17 |
Additional Electives |
WGS/ES 350 (4 units) |
| 10/11/17 | Microbiology |
15-17, 13-15, 11-13 |
Approved Electives Other Electives for Microbiology Majors |
MCRO 100 |
| 10/5/17 | BIO, MCRO |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13, 09-11, 07-09
|
BIO 461 (2 units) or BIO 462 (2 units) |
BIO 461 (2 units) or BIO 462 (2 units) CHEM 400 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit) or CHEM 401 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit)
|
| 2/22/17 | BIO - General Curriculum |
17-19, 15-17 |
Approved Electives: STAT 324 | Approved Electives: STAT 334 or STAT 324 |
| 2/22/17 |
BIO - Wildlife & Biodiversity Conservation Concentration |
17-19, 15-17 |
Approved Electives: STAT 324 | Approved Electives: STAT 334 or STAT 324 |
| 2/22/17 | MSCI |
17-19, 15-17 |
Approved Electives: STAT 324 | Approved Electives: STAT 334 or STAT 324 |
| 2/21/17 | BIO MS |
15-17, 13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
Score of 650 or better on GRE Advanced Biology Exam | Requirement waived for graduation (Note: GRE may be still required for admission) |
| 11/7/16 | BIO - Marine Biology and Conservation Concentration | 15-17 |
Marine Approved Electives (excess units go to Additional Electives) section; Marine Additional Electives |
Add MSCI 428 |
| 4/27/16 | BIO - Wildlife & Biodiversity Conservation concentration |
15-17, 13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
NR 218 (formerly LA/NR 318), 3 Units |
LA/NR 218 (3 Units) or GEOG 318 (4 Units, with extra unit directed to approved electives in concentration) |
| 4/27/16 | BIO - Ecology Concentration |
15-17, 13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
NR 218 (formerly LA/NR 318), 3 Units | LA/NR 218 (3 units) -or- GEOG 318 Applications in GIS |
| 4/6/17 | BIO |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13 |
Ecology Topic (List including MSCI 328) | Add BIO 442 (4 units) |
| 3/17/16 |
BIO - Ecology Concentration, Wildlife & Biodiversity Conservation Concentration |
15-17, 13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
Approved Electives (List that includes NR 418) | Add GEOG 440 |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | 30 of last 40 units requirement for degree must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence) | 30 of the last 40 in residence requirement is waived for students who study abroad through an approved department exchange or affiliated program. (ie. more than 10 units can be taken abroad) |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
| 11/17/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
Updates to 13-15 Catalog
| Date Approved |
Program |
Catalog Years | Old Requirement | New Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/2/19 |
MCRO |
13-15 |
Approved Electives Select from the following (19 units) Microbial Ecology and Evolution |
BIO 413 (4 units) is a new course effective the 2019-20 catalog. |
| 8/2/19 |
MSCI |
13-15 |
MSCI 303 (3 units) | MSCI 303 (3 units) or MSCI 403 (4 units); excess unit may be applied to Free Electives Course number and unit values for MSCI 403 changes from 3 units to 4 units with the 2019-20 catalog. |
| 10/30/17 | Microbiology |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13 |
Approved Electives Select Titled "Other elective for Microbiology Majors" |
CHEM 418 -Neurochemistry (3 units) |
| 10/30/17 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13 |
Approved Electives Select Titled "Select from the following (11 units):" |
CHEM 418 -Neurochemistry (3 units) |
| 10/30/17 |
BIO - Molecular and Cellular Biology Concentration |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13
|
Approved Electives
Approved Electives List B |
CHEM 418 -Neurochemistry (3 units) |
| 10/30/17 |
BIO - General Curriculum |
13-15, 11-13,
|
Approved Electives Select 2-13 units (11-13, 13-15 catalogs) Select 19 units (15-17, 17-19) |
CHEM 418 -Neurochemistry (3 units) |
| 10/30/17 | BIO |
15-17, 13-15 |
Footnote on General curriculum and Concentrations reads "Maximum of 6 units may be applied toward the major from the following courses: BIO 400, 450, 462, 463 |
Footnote to read: "From the following, a maximum of 6 units may be applied toward the General Curriculum or a Concentration: BIO 400, 450, 462, 463"
|
| 10/5/17 | BIO, MCRO |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13, 09-11, 07-09
|
BIO 461 (2 units) or BIO 462 (2 units) |
BIO 461 (2 units) or BIO 462 (2 units) CHEM 400 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit) or CHEM 401 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit)
|
| 10/11/17 | Microbiology |
15-17, 13-15, 11-13 |
Approved Electives Other Electives for Microbiology Majors |
MCRO 100 |
| 10/11/17 |
BIO - Molecular and Cellular Biology Concentration |
13-15, 11-13,
|
Approved Electives List A |
BIO 470 Topic "Gastrointestinal Physiology & Microbiology" |
| 10/11/17 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
13-15, 11-13 |
Approved Electives |
WGS/ES 350 (4 units) |
| 10/11/17 | BIO - Molecular and Cellular Concentration |
13-15, 11-13 |
List B |
WGS/ES 350 (4 units) |
| 7/31/17 |
BIO - General Curriculum |
13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
Anatomy/Physiology, 4-5 units |
BIO 406, BIO 407, BIO 408, BIO 409, BIO 410, BIO 426 (Note: BIO 432 and BIO 433 are no longer offered) |
| 7/31/17 |
BIO - Molecular and Cellular Biology Concentration |
13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
BIO 432
BIO 433 |
BIO 432 or BIO 406 or BIO 407 or BIO 409 or BIO 410
BIO 433 or BIO 407 or BIO 408 or BIO 410 or BIO 426 |
| 7/31/17 | MCRO |
13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
BIO 432
BIO 433 |
BIO 432 or BIO 406 or BIO 407 or BIO 409 or BIO 410
BIO 433 or BIO 407 or BIO 408 or BIO 410 or BIO 426 |
| 4/27/16 | BIO - Wildlife & Biodiversity Conservation concentration |
15-17, 13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
NR 218 (formerly LA/NR 318), 3 Units |
LA/NR 218 (3 Units) or GEOG 318 (4 Units, with extra unit directed to approved electives in concentration) |
| 4/27/16 | BIO - Ecology Concentration |
15-17, 13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
NR 218 (formerly LA/NR 318), 3 Units | LA/NR 218 (3 units) -or- GEOG 318 Applications in GIS |
| 4/6/17 | BIO |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13 |
Ecology Topic (List including MSCI 328) | Add BIO 442 (4 units) |
| 2/21/17 | BIO MS |
15-17, 13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
Score of 650 or better on GRE Advanced Biology Exam | Requirement waived for graduation (Note: GRE may be still required for admission) |
| 4/22/16 | BIO Minor | 13-15 | Approved Electives (16) | Upper-division electives (300-400 level): Select at least 4 courses from the following: BIO, BOT, MCRO, MSCI or ZOO, with the exception of BIO 450, BIO 485, BIO 495 and MSCI 401 |
| 12/28/15 | MCRO |
13-15 11-13 09-11 |
Approved Electives: Medical and Public Health Microbiology | Add BIO 406, BIO 407, BIO 408, BIO 409, BIO 410 |
| 6/24/14 |
BIO |
05-2015 | Biodiversity: 1 Course | Biodiversity: 4 units (enable splitting of excess units) |
| 3/13/13 |
BIO - Marine & Fish/Marine Biology Concentration |
13-15 | AAE: Select no more than 8 units | Add SCM 302, AAE: Select no more than 8 units |
| 3/13/13 |
MCRO
|
13-15, 11-13, 09-11, 07-09, 05-07 |
AAE: Other electives for other Microbiology Majors | Add SCM 302, AAE: Other electives for other Microbiology Majors |
| 3/4/2012 | ALL |
13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
BIO 160 BIO 161 BIO 162 |
BIO 160 or 152 or 153
BIO 161 or 151
BIO 162 or 152 or 153 |
| 11/21/11 |
BIO |
13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
BIO 160
BIO 161
BIO 162
|
BIO 160 or 152 or 153; BIO 161 or 151; BIO 162 or 152 or 153 |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | 30 of last 40 units requirement for degree must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence) | 30 of the last 40 in residence requirement is waived for students who study abroad through an approved department exchange or affiliated program. (ie. more than 10 units can be taken abroad) |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
| 11/17/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
Updates to 11-13 Catalog
| Date Approved |
Program |
Catalog Years | Old Requirement | New Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/17 | Microbiology |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13 |
Approved Electives Select Titled "Other elective for Microbiology Majors" |
CHEM 418 -Neurochemistry (3 units) |
| 10/30/17 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13 |
Approved Electives Select Titled "Select from the following (11 units):" |
CHEM 418 -Neurochemistry (3 units) |
| 10/30/17 |
BIO - Molecular and Cellular Biology Concentration |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13
|
Approved Electives
Approved Electives List B |
CHEM 418 -Neurochemistry (3 units) |
| 10/30/17 | BIO - General Curriculum in Biology | 11-13 | Approved Electives Select 2-13 units (11-13, 13-15 catalogs) Select 19 units (15-17, 17-19) |
CHEM 418 -Neurochemistry (3 units) |
| 10/11/17 | Microbiology |
15-17, 13-15, 11-13 |
Approved Electives Other Electives for Microbiology Majors |
MCRO 100 |
| 10/11/17 |
BIO - Molecular and Cellular Biology Concentration |
13-15, 11-13,
|
Approved Electives List A |
BIO 470 Topic "Gastrointestinal Physiology & Microbiology" |
| 10/11/17 | BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
13-15, 11-13 |
Approved Electives |
WGS/ES 350 (4 units) |
| 10/11/17 | BIO - Molecular and Cellular Concentration |
13-15, 11-13 |
List B |
WGS/ES 350 (4 units) |
| 10/5/17 | BIO, MCRO |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13, 09-11, 07-09
|
BIO 461 (2 units) or BIO 462 (2 units) |
BIO 461 (2 units) or BIO 462 (2 units) CHEM 400 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit) or CHEM 401 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit)
|
| 7/31/17 |
BIO - General Curriculum |
13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
Anatomy/Physiology, 4-5 units |
BIO 406, BIO 407, BIO 408, BIO 409, BIO 410, BIO 426 (Note: BIO 432 and BIO 433 are no longer offered) |
| 4/27/16 | BIO - Wildlife & Biodiversity Conservation concentration |
15-17, 13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
NR 218 (formerly LA/NR 318), 3 Units |
LA/NR 218 (3 Units) or GEOG 318 (4 Units, with extra unit directed to approved electives in concentration) |
| 4/27/16 | BIO - Ecology Concentration |
15-17, 13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
NR 218 (formerly LA/NR 318), 3 Units | LA/NR 218 (3 units) -or- GEOG 318 Applications in GIS |
| 4/22/16 | Biology Minor |
11-13 |
Approved Electives (15-16) | Upper-Division electives (300-400 level): Select at least 4 courses from the following: BIO, BOT, MCRO, MSCI or ZOO with the exception of BIO 400, BIO 485, BIO 495, and MSCI 401 |
| 4/6/17 | BIO |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13 |
Ecology Topic (List including MSCI 328) | Add BIO 442 (4 units) |
| 2/21/17 | BIO MS |
15-17, 13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
Score of 650 or better on GRE Advanced Biology Exam | Requirement waived for graduation (Note: GRE may be still required for admission) |
| 4/22/16 | BIO Minor | 11-13 | Approved Electives (15-16) | Upper-division electives (300-400 level): Select at least 4 courses from the following: BIO, BOT, MCRO, MSCI or ZOO, "with the exception of BIO 400, BIO 450, BIO 485, BIO 495 and MSCI 401" |
| 12/28/15 | MCRO |
11-13, 09-11 |
Approved Electives: "Other Electives" | Add CHEM 223 |
| 3/6/14 |
BIO - Marine Biology & Fisheries Concentration |
11-13 | Approved Electives in "at least 8 units from" list | Add BIO 325, 327, 440, 442, 445, 446, and ZOO 324 |
| 3/6/14 |
BIO - Ecology Concentration |
11-13, 09-11, 07-09, 05-07
|
Approved Electives | Add BIO 361, BIO 327, NR 311, NR 421, SS 121, SS 421, and SS 422 |
| 3/6/14 | BIO - Field and Wildlife Concentration |
11-13, 09-11, 07-09, 05-07 |
Approved Electives | Add BIO 445, BIO 446, BIO 462, and BIO 463 |
| 12/3/13 | BIO | 11-13 | Research, Projects, and Seminars |
Add BIO 440 |
| 12/3/13 |
BIO - General Curriculum |
11-13 | Advisor Approved Electives (AAE) | Add BIO 428, BIO 445, and BIO 446 |
| 5/14/13 |
BIO |
11-13, 09-11, 07-09, 05-07, 03-05, 01-03, and all prior catalogs |
Ecology topic in major | Add BIO 445 and BIO 446 as an Ecology topic in major |
| 3/13/13 |
MCRO
|
13-15, 11-13, 09-11, 07-09, 05-07 |
AAE: Other electives for other Microbiology Majors | Add SCM 302, AAE: Other electives for other Microbiology Majors |
| 9/24/12 |
BIO Minor
|
11-13, 09-11, 09-07, 05-07 |
Track 2 (13 units)
BIO 162 (5 units)
&
Approved electives (15-16 units)
Track 1 (13-14 units)
BIO 162 (5 units)
&
Approved electives (15-16 units)
|
Track 2 (12-13 units)
BIO 162 (4-5 units)
&
Approved electives (15-16 units)
*the additional unit will be made up in approved electives
Total minor units must be at least 28 units.
Track 1 (12-14 units)
BIO 162 (4-5 units)
&
Approved electives (15-16 units)
|
| 5/30/2012 |
BIO - Support Coursework
|
11-13,
09-11,
07-09,
05-07
|
CHEM 316 (5 units)
|
CHEM 216* (5 units) or CHEM 316 (5 units)
*not for upper division credit
|
| 5/30/2012 |
BIO - Marine and Fisheries Concentration
|
11-13,
09-11,
07-09,
05-07
|
CHEM 317 (5 units)
|
CHEM 217* (4 units) or CHEM 317 (5 units)
*not for upper division credit
|
| 3/4/2012 | ALL |
13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
BIO 160 BIO 161 BIO 162 |
BIO 160 or 152 or 153
BIO 161 or 151
BIO 162 or 152 or 153 |
| 11/21/11 |
BIO |
13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
BIO 160
BIO 161
BIO 162
|
BIO 160 or 152 or 153; BIO 161 or 151; BIO 162 or 152 or 153 |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | 30 of last 40 units requirement for degree must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence) | 30 of the last 40 in residence requirement is waived for students who study abroad through an approved department exchange or affiliated program. (ie. more than 10 units can be taken abroad) |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL |
Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. |
NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
| 11/17/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL |
Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. |
NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
Updates to 09-11 Catalog
| Date Approved |
Program |
Catalog Years | Old Requirement | New Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/5/17 | BIO, MCRO |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13, 09-11, 07-09
|
BIO 461 (2 units) or BIO 462 (2 units) |
BIO 461 (2 units) or BIO 462 (2 units) CHEM 400 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit) or CHEM 401 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit)
|
| 7/31/17 |
BIO - General Curriculum |
13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
Anatomy/Physiology, 4-5 units |
BIO 406, BIO 407, BIO 408, BIO 409, BIO 410, BIO 426 (Note: BIO 432 and BIO 433 are no longer offered) |
| 2/21/17 | BIO MS |
15-17, 13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
Score of 650 or better on GRE Advanced Biology Exam | Requirement waived for graduation (Note: GRE may be still required for admission) |
| 4/27/16 | BIO - Wildlife & Biodiversity Conservation concentration |
15-17, 13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
NR 218 (formerly LA/NR 318), 3 Units |
LA/NR 218 (3 Units) or GEOG 318 (4 Units, with extra unit directed to approved electives in concentration) |
| 4/27/16 | BIO - Ecology Concentration |
15-17, 13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
NR 218 (formerly LA/NR 318), 3 Units | LA/NR 218 (3 units) -or- GEOG 318 Applications in GIS |
| 4/22/16 | BIO Minor | 09-11 | Approved Electives (15-16) | Upper-division electives (300-400 level): Select at least 4 courses from the following: BIO, BOT, MCRO, MSCI or ZOO |
| 12/28/2015 | MCRO |
09-11, 11-13 |
Approved Electives "Other Electives" |
BIO 406 Neuroscience BIO 407 Endocrinology BIO 408 Cardiorespiratory Physiology BIO 409 Muscle and Locomotion BIO 410 Functional Histology CHEM 223 Organic Chem Lab for Life Science III (formerly CHEM 219) |
| 6/26/14 |
BIO - Anatomy and Physiology Concentration |
09-11 and prior | Approved Electives | Add CHEM 219 and 319 |
| 6/26/14 |
|
09-11, 07-09, 05-07 |
Biodiversity: 1 Course | Biodiversity: 4 units (enable splitting of excess units) |
| 3/6/14 | BIO - Field and Wildlife Concentration |
11-13, 09-11, 07-09, 05-07 |
Approved Electives | Add BIO 445, BIO 446, BIO 462, and BIO 463 |
| 3/6/14 |
BIO - Marine Biology & Fisheries Concentration |
09-11, 07-09, 05-07 |
Approved Electives in "at least 8 units from" list | Add BIO 325, 327, 440, 445, 446, and ZOO 324 |
| 3/6/14 |
BIO - Anatomy & Physiology Concentration |
09-11, 07-09, 05-07 |
Approved Electives | Add BIO 462 |
| 3/6/14 |
BIO - Ecology Concentration |
11-13, 09-11, 07-09, 05-07
|
Approved Electives | Add BIO 361, BIO 327, NR 311, NR 421, SS 121, SS 421, and SS 422 |
| 1/31/14 | BIO | 09-11 and all prior catalogs | Ecology topic in major or minor | Add BIO 327 |
| 1/13/14 |
BIO - General Curriculum |
09-11 and all prior catalogs | Advisor Approved Electives (AAE) | Add SCM 302 to the list of "Select From" approved electives |
| 5/14/13 |
BIO |
11-13, 09-11, 07-09, 05-07, 03-05, 01-03, and all prior catalogs |
Ecology topic in major | Add BIO 445 and BIO 446 as an Ecology topic in major |
| 3/13/13 |
BIO - Molecular & Cell Concentration
|
09-11 | AAE: List B (only one course from List B) | ADD SCM 302, AAE: List B (only one course from List B) |
| 3/13/13 |
BIO - Field & Wildlife Concentration |
09-11 |
AAE |
ADD SCM 302, AAE |
| 3/13/13 |
BIO - Anatomy & Physiology Concentration
Molecular & Cell Concentration |
09-11 |
AAE: Section under "8 units max from" |
ADD SCM 302, AAE: Section under "8 units max from" |
| 3/13/13 |
MCRO
|
13-15, 11-13, 09-11, 07-09, 05-07 |
AAE: Other electives for other Microbiology Majors | Add SCM 302, AAE: Other electives for other Microbiology Majors |
| 9/24/12 |
BIO Minor
|
11-13, 09-11, 09-07, 05-07 |
Track 2 (13 units)
BIO 162 (5 units)
&
Approved electives (15-16 units)
Track 1 (13-14 units)
BIO 162 (5 units)
&
Approved electives (15-16 units)
|
Track 2 (12-13 units)
BIO 162 (4-5 units)
&
Approved electives (15-16 units)
*the additional unit will be made up in approved electives
Total minor units must be at least 28 units.
Track 1 (12-14 units)
BIO 162 (4-5 units)
&
Approved electives (15-16 units)
|
| 9/21/12 |
BIO - General Concentration
|
09-11 | CHEM 317 (5 units) |
CHEM 217* (4 units) or CHEM 317 (5 units)
*Not for upper division credit
|
| 5/30/2012 |
BIO - Support Coursework
|
11-13,
09-11,
07-09,
05-07
|
CHEM 316 (5 units)
|
CHEM 216* (5 units) or CHEM 316 (5 units)
*not for upper division credit
|
| 5/30/2012 |
BIO - Marine and Fisheries Concentration
|
11-13,
09-11,
07-09,
05-07
|
CHEM 317 (5 units)
|
CHEM 217* (4 units) or CHEM 317 (5 units)
*not for upper division credit
|
| 5/1/2012 |
BIO - Marine and Fisheries Concentration
|
09-11,
07-09,
05-07
09-11 07-09,
05-07
|
BIO 328 (5)
AAE units = 15
AAE units = 16
|
BIO 328 (4) Split excess units when taken as 5 and allow unit in the AAE section of concentration. Also, add 1 unit of BIO 328 to the AAE section of the concentration.
AAE units = 15
AAE units = 16
|
| 3/4/2012 | ALL |
13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
BIO 160 BIO 161 BIO 162 |
BIO 160 or 152 or 153
BIO 161 or 151
BIO 162 or 152 or 153 |
| 11/21/11 |
BIO |
13-15, 11-13, 09-11 |
BIO 160
BIO 161
BIO 162
|
BIO 160 or 152 or 153; BIO 161 or 151; BIO 162 or 152 or 153 |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | 30 of last 40 units requirement for degree must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence) | 30 of the last 40 in residence requirement is waived for students who study abroad through an approved department exchange or affiliated program. (ie. more than 10 units can be taken abroad) |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
| 11/17/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
| BIO | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Ecology choices in Major Core: Bio 318, 325, 328; Bot 326; Mcro 436 | For enrollment through Winter 2011 quarter only: Add the following courses to the Ecology area: Bio 401 | |
| BIO | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Evolution: Bio 414 | Biogeography: Bio 415 or Bio 414 for Winter 2011 only | |
| BIO | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Ecology choices in major core (currently BIO 318, 325, BOT 326, MCRO 436) | Add BIO 328 to the choices | |
| BIO - General Concentration | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Current designated list of courses in General Biology concentration for Anatomy Physiology | Add BIO 361 to Anatomy and Physiology designated electives in General Biology concentration | |
| BIO Minor |
09-11, 07-09 |
BIO 160 | BIO 160 (4), MCRO 221 (4), or MCRO 224 (5) | |
| BIO - All Concentrations | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | List of AAE's | Add Bio 400 (1-4) (4 units max.) | |
| BIO - General Concentration | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Current designation list of Botany electives in concentration | Add BOT 326 to Botany Designated electives in concetration | |
| BIO - General Concentration | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | CHEM 313 | CHEM 313 or CHEM 371 | |
| MCRO Minor | 09-11 | Current designated list of emphasis area courses |
Add MCRO 423 to Medical/Health Sciences emphasis area courses; |
Updates to 07-09 Catalog
| Date Approved |
Program |
Catalog Years | Old Requirement | New Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/5/17 | BIO, MCRO |
17-19, 15-17, 13-15, 11-13, 09-11, 07-09
|
BIO 461 (2 units) or BIO 462 (2 units) |
BIO 461 (2 units) or BIO 462 (2 units) CHEM 400 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit) or CHEM 401 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit)
|
| 6/26/14 |
|
09-11, 07-09, 05-07 |
Biodiversity: 1 Course | Biodiversity: 4 units (enable splitting of excess units) |
| 3/6/14 | BIO - Field and Wildlife Concentration |
11-13, 09-11, 07-09, 05-07 |
Approved Electives | Add BIO 445, BIO 446, BIO 462, and BIO 463 |
| 3/6/14 |
BIO - Marine Biology & Fisheries Concentration |
09-11, 07-09, 05-07 |
Approved Electives in "at least 8 units from" list | Add BIO 325, 327, 440, 445, 446, and ZOO 324 |
| 3/6/14 |
BIO - General Biology Concentration |
07-09, 05-07 |
Approved Electives | Add BIO 200, 325, 327, 330, 361, 419, 427, 428, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 450, 452, 462, 470, 471, 375/475, and 476 |
| 3/6/14 |
BIO - Ecology Concentration |
11-13, 09-11, 07-09, 05-07
|
Approved Electives | Add BIO 361, BIO 327, NR 311, NR 421, SS 121, SS 421, and SS 422 |
| 3/6/14 |
BIO - Anatomy & Physiology Concentration |
09-11, 07-09, 05-07 |
Approved Electives | Add BIO 462 |
| 3/13/13 |
BIO - Ecology Concentration |
07-09, 05-07 |
AAE
|
ADD SCM 302, AAE |
| 3/13/13 |
MCRO
|
13-15, 11-13, 09-11, 07-09, 05-07 |
AAE: Other electives for other Microbiology Majors | Add SCM 302, AAE: Other electives for other Microbiology Majors |
| 1/31/14 | BIO | 09-11 and all prior catalogs | Ecology topic in major or minor | Add BIO 327 |
| 1/13/14 |
BIO - General Curriculum |
09-11 and all prior catalogs | Advisor Approved Electives (AAE) | Add SCM 302 to the list of "Select From" approved electives |
| 5/14/13 |
BIO |
11-13, 09-11, 07-09, 05-07, 03-05, 01-03, and all prior catalogs |
Ecology topic in major | Add BIO 445 and BIO 446 as an Ecology topic in major |
| 3/13/13 |
BIO - Ecology Concentration
|
07-09, 05-07 |
AAE | ADD SCM 302, AAE |
| 9/24/12 |
BIO Minor
|
11-13, 09-11, 09-07, 05-07 |
Track 2 (13 units)
BIO 162 (5 units)
&
Approved electives (15-16 units)
Track 1 (13-14 units)
BIO 162 (5 units)
&
Approved electives (15-16 units)
|
Track 2 (12-13 units)
BIO 162 (4-5 units)
&
Approved electives (15-16 units)
*the additional unit will be made up in approved electives
Total minor units must be at least 28 units.
Track 1 (12-14 units)
BIO 162 (4-5 units)
&
Approved electives (15-16 units)
|
| 5/30/2012 |
BIO - Support Coursework
|
11-13,
09-11,
07-09,
05-07
|
CHEM 316 (5 units)
|
CHEM 216* (5 units) or CHEM 316 (5 units)
*not for upper division credit
|
| 5/30/2012 |
BIO - Marine and Fisheries Concentration
|
11-13,
09-11,
07-09,
05-07
|
CHEM 317 (5 units)
|
CHEM 217* (4 units) or CHEM 317 (5 units)
*not for upper division credit
|
| 5/1/2012 |
BIO - Marine and Fisheries Concentration
|
09-11,
07-09,
05-07
09-11 07-09,
05-07
|
BIO 328 (5)
AAE units = 15
AAE units = 16
|
BIO 328 (4) Split excess units when taken as 5 and allow unit in the AAE section of concentration. Also, add 1 unit of BIO 328 to the AAE section of the concentration.
AAE units = 15
AAE units = 16
|
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | 30 of last 40 units requirement for degree must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence) | 30 of the last 40 in residence requirement is waived for students who study abroad through an approved department exchange or affiliated program. (ie. more than 10 units can be taken abroad) |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
| 11/17/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
| BIO Minor |
09-11, 07-09 |
BIO 160 | BIO 160 (4), MCRO 221 (4), or MCRO 224 (5) | |
| BIO | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Ecology choices in Major Core: Bio 318, 325, 328; Bot 326; Mcro 436 | For enrollment through Winter 2011 quarter only: Add the following courses to the Ecology area: Bio 401 | |
| BIO | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Evolution: Bio 414 | Biogeography: Bio 415 or Bio 414 for Winter 2011 only | |
| BIO | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Ecology choices in major core (currently BIO 318, 325, BOT 326, MCRO 436) | Add BIO 328 to the choices | |
| BIO - General Concentration | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Current designated list of courses in General Biology concentration for Anatomy Physiology | Add BIO 361 to Anatomy and Physiology designated electives in General Biology concentration | |
| BIO - All Concentrations | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | List of AAE's | Add Bio 400 (1-4) (4 units max.) | |
| BIO - General Concentration | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Current designation list of Botany electives in concentration | Add BOT 326 to Botany Designated electives in concentration | |
| BIO - General Concentration | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | CHEM 313 | CHEM 313 or CHEM 371 | |
|
BIO - Molecular and Cellular Concentration
Marine Biology and Fisheries Concentration |
07-09 and all previous catalogs | Current designated list of electives in these concentrations | Add the excess unit from BIO/CHEM 375 to Advisor Approved electives in concentration | |
| BIO-Marine Concentration ONLY | 07-09 and all previous catalogs | ZOO 336 | ZOO 336 or any of the following through Fall 2010 only: ZOO 335, ZOO 425, BIO 434, ZOO 437, BIO 438, BIO 439, ZOO 321, ZOO 323, ZOO 341. | |
| BIO | 07-09 and all previous catalogs | BIO 414 | BIO 414 or BIO 415 for Fall 2009 term only. | |
| BIO | 07-09 and all previous catalogs | Ecology area: BIO 318, 325; BOT 326; MCRO 436 | For enrollment through Spring 2009 quarter only: Add the following courses to the Ecology area: Bio 328, Bio 401, Bio 427 |
|
| MCRO | 07-09 | MCRO 461 or BIO 462 | MCRO 461, BIO 461 or BIO 462 |
Updates to 05-07 Catalog
| Date Approved |
Program |
Catalog Years | Old Requirement | New Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2017 | BIO, MCRO |
05-07, 03-05, 01-03 |
BIO 461 (3 units) |
BIO 461 (3 units) or BIO 461 (2) or CHEM 400 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit) or CHEM 401 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit) |
| 6/26/14 |
|
09-11, 07-09, 05-07 |
Biodiversity: 1 Course | Biodiversity: 4 units (enable splitting of excess units) |
| 3/6/14 |
BIO - Ecology Concentration |
11-13, 09-11, 07-09, 05-07
|
Approved Electives | Add BIO 361, BIO 327, NR 311, NR 421, SS 121, SS 421, and SS 422 |
| 3/6/14 | BIO - Field and Wildlife Concentration |
11-13, 09-11, 07-09, 05-07 |
Approved Electives | Add BIO 445, BIO 446, BIO 462, and BIO 463 |
| 3/6/14 |
BIO - Marine Biology & Fisheries Concentration |
09-11, 07-09, 05-07 |
Approved Electives in "at least 8 units from" list | Add BIO 325, 327, 440, 445, 446, and ZOO 324 |
| 3/6/14 |
BIO - General Biology Concentration |
07-09, 05-07 |
Approved Electives | Add BIO 200, 325, 327, 330, 361, 419, 427, 428, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 450, 452, 462, 470, 471, 375/475, and 476 |
| 3/6/14 |
BIO - Anatomy & Physiology Concentration |
09-11, 07-09, 05-07 |
Approved Electives | Add BIO 462 |
| 1/31/14 | BIO | 09-11 and all prior catalogs | Ecology topic in major or minor | Add BIO 327 |
| 1/13/14 |
BIO - General Curriculum |
09-11 and all prior catalogs | Advisor Approved Electives (AAE) | Add SCM 302 to the list of "Select From" approved electives |
| 5/14/13 |
BIO |
11-13, 09-11, 07-09, 05-07, 03-05, 01-03, and all prior catalogs |
Ecology topic in major | Add BIO 445 and BIO 446 as an Ecology topic in major |
| 3/13/13 |
MCRO
|
13-15, 11-13, 09-11, 07-09, 05-07 |
AAE: Other electives for other Microbiology Majors | Add SCM 302, AAE: Other electives for other Microbiology Majors |
| 3/13/13 |
BIO - Ecology Concentration
|
07-09, 05-07 |
AAE | ADD SCM 302, AAE |
| 9/24/12 |
BIO Minor
|
11-13, 09-11, 09-07, 05-07 |
Track 2 (13 units)
BIO 162 (5 units)
&
Approved electives (15-16 units)
Track 1 (13-14 units)
BIO 162 (5 units)
&
Approved electives (15-16 units)
|
Track 2 (12-13 units)
BIO 162 (4-5 units)
&
Approved electives (15-16 units)
*the additional unit will be made up in approved electives
Total minor units must be at least 28 units.
Track 1 (12-14 units)
BIO 162 (4-5 units)
&
Approved electives (15-16 units)
|
| 5/30/2012 |
BIO - Support Coursework
|
11-13,
09-11,
07-09,
05-07
|
CHEM 316 (5 units)
|
CHEM 216* (5 units) or CHEM 316 (5 units)
*not for upper division credit
|
| 5/30/2012 |
BIO - Marine and Fisheries Concentration
|
11-13,
09-11,
07-09,
05-07
|
CHEM 317 (5 units)
|
CHEM 217* (4 units) or CHEM 317 (5 units)
*not for upper division credit
|
| 5/1/2012 |
BIO - Marine and Fisheries Concentration
|
09-11,
07-09,
05-07
09-11 07-09,
05-07
|
BIO 328 (5)
AAE units = 15
AAE units = 16
|
BIO 328 (4) Split excess units when taken as 5 and allow unit in the AAE section of concentration. Also, add 1 unit of BIO 328 to the AAE section of the concentration.
AAE units = 15
AAE units = 16
|
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | 30 of last 40 units requirement for degree must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence) | 30 of the last 40 in residence requirement is waived for students who study abroad through an approved department exchange or affiliated program. (ie. more than 10 units can be taken abroad) |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
| 11/17/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. |
NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old.
|
| BIO | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Ecology choices in Major Core: Bio 318, 325, 328; Bot 326; Mcro 436 | For enrollment through Winter 2011 quarter only: Add the following courses to the Ecology area: Bio 401 | |
| BIO | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Evolution: Bio 414 | Biogeography: Bio 415 or Bio 414 for Winter 2011 only | |
| BIO | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Ecology choices in major core (currently BIO 318, 325, BOT 326, MCRO 436) | Add BIO 328 to the choices | |
| BIO - General Concentration | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Current designated list of courses in General Biology concentration for Anatomy Physiology | Add BIO 361 to Anatomy and Physiology designated electives in General Biology concentration | |
| BIO - All Concentrations | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | List of AAE's | Add Bio 400 (1-4) (4 units max.) | |
| BIO - General Concentration | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Current designation list of Botany electives in concentration | Add BOT 326 to Botany Designated electives in concentration | |
| BIO - General Concentration | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | CHEM 313 | CHEM 313 or CHEM 371 | |
|
BIO - Molecular and Cellular Concentration
Marine Biology and Fisheries Concentration |
07-09 and all previous catalogs | Current designated list of electives in these concentrations | Add the excess unit from BIO/CHEM 375 to Advisor Approved electives in concentration | |
| BIO-Marine Concentration ONLY | 07-09 and all previous catalogs | ZOO 336 | ZOO 336 or any of the following through Fall 2010 only: ZOO 335, ZOO 425, BIO 434, ZOO 437, BIO 438, BIO 439, ZOO 321, ZOO 323, ZOO 341. | |
| BIO | 07-09 and all previous catalogs | BIO 414 | BIO 414 or BIO 415 for Fall 2009 term only. | |
| BIO | 07-09 and all previous catalogs | Ecology area: BIO 318, 325; BOT 326; MCRO 436 | For enrollment through Spring 2009 quarter only: Add the following courses to the Ecology area: Bio 328, Bio 401, Bio 427 |
|
| MCRO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 461 | BIO 461 or MCRO 461 | |
| BIO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | Ecology topic course in core | BIO 318, 325; BOT 326; MCRO 436 | |
| BIO | 05-07 | BIO 151, 152, 153 | BIO 160, 161, 162 | |
| BIO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 151, 152, 153 & MCRO 224 | BIO 160, 161, 162, 263 | |
| BIO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 151 | BIO 161 | |
| BIO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 152 or BIO 153 | BIO 160 or BIO 162 | |
| BIO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 461 (3 units) | BIO 461 (2 units) or BIO 462 (2 units). The extra unit can be made up from free electives. |
Updates to 03-05 Catalog
| Date Approved |
Program |
Catalog Years | Old Requirement | New Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2017 | BIO, MCRO |
05-07, 03-05, 01-03 |
BIO 461 (3 units) |
BIO 461 (3 units) or BIO 461 (2) or CHEM 400 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit) or CHEM 401 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit) |
| 1/31/14 | BIO | 09-11 and all prior catalogs | Ecology topic in major or minor | Add BIO 327 |
| 1/13/14 |
BIO - General Curriculum |
09-11 and all prior catalogs | Advisor Approved Electives (AAE) | Add SCM 302 to the list of "Select From" approved electives |
| 5/14/13 |
BIO |
11-13, 09-11, 07-09, 05-07, 03-05, 01-03, and all prior catalogs |
Ecology topic in major | Add BIO 445 and BIO 446 as an Ecology topic in major |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | 30 of last 40 units requirement for degree must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence) | 30 of the last 40 in residence requirement is waived for students who study abroad through an approved department exchange or affiliated program. (ie. more than 10 units can be taken abroad) |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
| 11/17/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
| BIO | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Ecology choices in Major Core: Bio 318, 325, 328; Bot 326; Mcro 436 | For enrollment through Winter 2011 quarter only: Add the following courses to the Ecology area: Bio 401 | |
| BIO | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Evolution: Bio 414 | Biogeography: Bio 415 or Bio 414 for Winter 2011 only | |
| BIO | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Ecology choices in major core (currently BIO 318, 325, BOT 326, MCRO 436) | Add BIO 328 to the choices | |
| BIO - General Concentration | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Current designated list of courses in General Biology concentration for Anatomy Physiology | Add BIO 361 to Anatomy and Physiology designated electives in General Biology concentration | |
| BIO - All Concentrations | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | List of AAE's | Add Bio 400 (1-4) (4 units max.) | |
| BIO - General Concentration | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Current designation list of Botany electives in concentration | Add BOT 326 to Botany Designated electives in concentration | |
| BIO - General Concentration | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | CHEM 313 | CHEM 313 or CHEM 371 | |
|
BIO - Molecular and Cellular Concentration
Marine Biology and Fisheries Concentration |
07-09 and all previous catalogs | Current designated list of electives in these concentrations | Add the excess unit from BIO/CHEM 375 to Advisor Approved electives in concentration | |
| BIO-Marine Concentration ONLY | 07-09 and all previous catalogs | ZOO 336 | ZOO 336 or any of the following through Fall 2010 only: ZOO 335, ZOO 425, BIO 434, ZOO 437, BIO 438, BIO 439, ZOO 321, ZOO 323, ZOO 341. | |
| BIO | 07-09 and all previous catalogs | BIO 414 | BIO 414 or BIO 415 for Fall 2009 term only. | |
| BIO | 07-09 and all previous catalogs | Ecology area: BIO 318, 325; BOT 326; MCRO 436 | For enrollment through Spring 2009 quarter only: Add the following courses to the Ecology area: Bio 328, Bio 401, Bio 427 |
|
| MCRO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 461 | BIO 461 or MCRO 461 | |
| BIO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | Ecology topic course in core | BIO 318, 325; BOT 326; MCRO 436 | |
| BIO | 05-07 | BIO 151, 152, 153 | BIO 160, 161, 162 | |
| BIO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 151, 152, 153 & MCRO 224 | BIO 160, 161, 162, 263 | |
| BIO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 151 | BIO 161 | |
| BIO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 152 or BIO 153 | BIO 160 or BIO 162 | |
| BIO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 461 (3 units) | BIO 461 (2 units) or BIO 462 (2 units). The extra unit can be made up from free electives. | |
| BIO | 03-05 (and all previous catalogs) | MCRO 224 | MCRO 224 or MCRO 221 for those students who took 221 prior to a change of major into BIO or MCRO. | |
| BIO |
03-05, 01-03, 00-01 |
186 total units needed | 180 total units needed , reduce free electives. | |
| BIO |
03-05, 01-03 |
MATH 118 & 119 or MATH 161 & 162 | MATH 118 & 119 or MATH 161 & 162 or MATH 118 & 161 or MATH 119 & 161 | |
| BIO |
03-05, 01-03 |
CHEM 312 or CHEM 316 & 317 | CHEM 312 or CHEM 316 or CHEM 317 | |
| BIO |
03-05, 01-03 |
CHEM 313 or CHEM 371 & 372 | CHEM 313 or CHEM 371 | |
| ESB | 03-05 | BIO 391 | BIO 328, BIO 418, BOT 326 or MCRO 436 | |
| ESB | 03-05 | BIO 392 | BOT 333/433 or BOT 437 | |
| ESB | 03-05 | BIO 393 | ZOO 321, ZOO 322, ZOO 323, ZOO 329, ZOO 335, ZOO 336, ZOO 341 or ZOO 425 | |
| ESB | 03-05 | BIO 400 (2 units) | BIO 400 (2 units) Or any course from the BIO 391, 392, or 393 course sub lists. | |
| ESB |
03-05, 01-03, 00-01 |
186 total units needed | 180 total units needed , reduce free electives. | |
| MCRO | 03-05 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 461 | BIO 461 or MCRO 461 | |
| MCRO | 03-05 | MCRO 433 (5 units) | MCRO 433 (3 units) & increase advisor approved electives by 2 units. | |
| MCRO | 03-05 (and all previous catalogs) | MCRO 224 | MCRO 224 or MCRO 221 for those students who took 221 prior to a change of major into BIO or MCRO. | |
| MCRO |
03-05, 01-03, 00-01 |
186 total units needed | 180 total units needed , reduce free electives. | |
| BIO | 03-05 and previous catalogs | Math 161 & 162 or Math 118 & 119 |
Any of the of the following scenarios are acceptable: Math 161 & 162 Math 118 & 119 Math 120 & 161 Math 118 & 161 Math 119 & 161 Math 141 & 142 Math 118 & 141 Math 119 & 141 Math 120 & 141 |
Updates to 01-03 Catalog
| Date Approved |
Program |
Catalog Years | Old Requirement | New Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2017 | BIO, MCRO |
05-07, 03-05, 01-03 |
BIO 461 (3 units) |
BIO 461 (3 units) or BIO 461 (2) or CHEM 400 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit) or CHEM 401 (1 unit) and CHEM 461 (1 unit) |
| 1/31/14 | BIO | 09-11 and all prior catalogs | Ecology topic in major or minor | Add BIO 327 |
| 1/13/14 |
BIO - General Curriculum |
09-11 and all prior catalogs | Advisor Approved Electives (AAE) | Add SCM 302 to the list of "Select From" approved electives |
| 5/14/13 |
BIO |
11-13, 09-11, 07-09, 05-07, 03-05, 01-03, and all prior catalogs |
Ecology topic in major | Add BIO 445 and BIO 446 as an Ecology topic in major |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | 30 of last 40 units requirement for degree must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence) | 30 of the last 40 in residence requirement is waived for students who study abroad through an approved department exchange or affiliated program. (ie. more than 10 units can be taken abroad) |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
| 11/17/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
| BIO | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Ecology choices in Major Core: Bio 318, 325, 328; Bot 326; Mcro 436 | For enrollment through Winter 2011 quarter only: Add the following courses to the Ecology area: Bio 401 | |
| BIO | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Evolution: Bio 414 | Biogeography: Bio 415 or Bio 414 for Winter 2011 only | |
| BIO | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Ecology choices in major core (currently BIO 318, 325, BOT 326, MCRO 436) | Add BIO 328 to the choices | |
| BIO - General Concentration | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Current designated list of courses in General Biology concentration for Anatomy Physiology | Add BIO 361 to Anatomy and Physiology designated electives in General Biology concentration | |
| BIO - All Concentrations | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | List of AAE's | Add Bio 400 (1-4) (4 units max.) | |
| BIO - General Concentration | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Current designation list of Botany electives in concentration | Add BOT 326 to Botany Designated electives in concentration | |
| BIO - General Concentration | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | CHEM 313 | CHEM 313 or CHEM 371 | |
|
BIO - Molecular and Cellular Concentration
Marine Biology and Fisheries Concentration |
07-09 and all previous catalogs | Current designated list of electives in these concentrations | Add the excess unit from BIO/CHEM 375 to Advisor Approved electives in concentration | |
| BIO-Marine Concentration ONLY | 07-09 and all previous catalogs | ZOO 336 | ZOO 336 or any of the following through Fall 2010 only: ZOO 335, ZOO 425, BIO 434, ZOO 437, BIO 438, BIO 439, ZOO 321, ZOO 323, ZOO 341. | |
| BIO | 07-09 and all previous catalogs | BIO 414 | BIO 414 or BIO 415 for Fall 2009 term only. | |
| BIO | 07-09 and all previous catalogs | Ecology area: BIO 318, 325; BOT 326; MCRO 436 | For enrollment through Spring 2009 quarter only: Add the following courses to the Ecology area: Bio 328, Bio 401, Bio 427 |
|
| MCRO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 461 | BIO 461 or MCRO 461 | |
| BIO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | Ecology topic course in core | BIO 318, 325; BOT 326; MCRO 436 | |
| BIO | 05-07 | BIO 151, 152, 153 | BIO 160, 161, 162 | |
| BIO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 151, 152, 153 & MCRO 224 | BIO 160, 161, 162, 263 | |
| BIO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 151 | BIO 161 | |
| BIO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 152 or BIO 153 | BIO 160 or BIO 162 | |
| BIO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 461 (3 units) | BIO 461 (2 units) or BIO 462 (2 units). The extra unit can be made up from free electives. | |
| BIO |
03-05, 01-03, 00-01 |
186 total units needed | 180 total units needed , reduce free electives. | |
| BIO |
03-05, 01-03 |
MATH 118 & 119 or MATH 161 & 162 | MATH 118 & 119 or MATH 161 & 162 or MATH 118 & 161 or MATH 119 & 161 | |
| BIO |
03-05, 01-03 |
CHEM 312 or CHEM 316 & 317 | CHEM 312 or CHEM 316 or CHEM 317 | |
| BIO |
03-05, 01-03 |
CHEM 313 or CHEM 371 & 372 | CHEM 313 or CHEM 371 | |
| BIO | 03-05 and previous catalogs | Math 161 & 162 or Math 118 & 119 |
Any of the of the following scenarios are acceptable: Math 161 & 162 Math 118 & 119 Math 120 & 161 Math 118 & 161 Math 119 & 161 Math 141 & 142 Math 118 & 141 Math 119 & 141 Math 120 & 141 |
|
| MCRO | 03-05 (and all previous catalogs) | MCRO 224 | MCRO 224 or MCRO 221 for those students who took 221 prior to a change of major into BIO or MCRO. | |
| MCRO | 01-03 | MCRO 404 | Increase advisor approved electives by 4 units. |
Updates to Catalogs Prior to 01-03
| Date Approved |
Program |
Catalog Years | Old Requirement | New Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/31/14 | BIO | 09-11 and all prior catalogs | Ecology topic in major or minor | Add BIO 327 |
| 1/13/14 |
BIO - General Curriculum |
09-11 and all prior catalogs | Advisor Approved Electives (AAE) | Add SCM 302 to the list of "Select From" approved electives |
| 5/14/13 |
BIO |
11-13, 09-11, 07-09, 05-07, 03-05, 01-03, and all prior catalogs |
Ecology topic in major | Add BIO 445 and BIO 446 as an Ecology topic in major |
| 12/2/2011 |
ALL
|
ALL | 30 of last 40 units requirement for degree must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence) | 30 of the last 40 in residence requirement is waived for students who study abroad through an approved department exchange or affiliated program. (ie. more than 10 units can be taken abroad) |
| 12/2/2011 |
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ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
| 11/17/2011 |
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ALL | Choice of Catalog form required if a student breaks enrollment for three consecutive quarters or more. | NO Choice of Catalog form required IF a student's most recent catalog is not more than 10 years old. |
| BIO | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Ecology choices in Major Core: Bio 318, 325, 328; Bot 326; Mcro 436 | For enrollment through Winter 2011 quarter only: Add the following courses to the Ecology area: Bio 401 | |
| BIO | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Evolution: Bio 414 | Biogeography: Bio 415 or Bio 414 for Winter 2011 only | |
| BIO | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Ecology choices in major core (currently BIO 318, 325, BOT 326, MCRO 436) | Add BIO 328 to the choices | |
| BIO - General Concentration | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Current designated list of courses in General Biology concentration for Anatomy Physiology | Add BIO 361 to Anatomy and Physiology designated electives in General Biology concentration | |
| BIO - All Concentrations | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | List of AAE's | Add Bio 400 (1-4) (4 units max.) | |
| BIO - General Concentration | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | Current designation list of Botany electives in concentration | Add BOT 326 to Botany Designated electives in concentration | |
| BIO - General Concentration | 09-11 and all previous catalogs | CHEM 313 | CHEM 313 or CHEM 371 | |
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BIO - Molecular and Cellular Concentration
Marine Biology and Fisheries Concentration |
07-09 and all previous catalogs | Current designated list of electives in these concentrations | Add the excess unit from BIO/CHEM 375 to Advisor Approved electives in concentration | |
| BIO-Marine Concentration ONLY | 07-09 and all previous catalogs | ZOO 336 | ZOO 336 or any of the following through Fall 2010 only: ZOO 335, ZOO 425, BIO 434, ZOO 437, BIO 438, BIO 439, ZOO 321, ZOO 323, ZOO 341. | |
| BIO | 07-09 and all previous catalogs | BIO 414 | BIO 414 or BIO 415 for Fall 2009 term only. | |
| BIO | 07-09 and all previous catalogs | Ecology area: BIO 318, 325; BOT 326; MCRO 436 | For enrollment through Spring 2009 quarter only: Add the following courses to the Ecology area: Bio 328, Bio 401, Bio 427 |
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| MCRO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 461 | BIO 461 or MCRO 461 | |
| BIO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | Ecology topic course in core | BIO 318, 325; BOT 326; MCRO 436 | |
| BIO | 05-07 | BIO 151, 152, 153 | BIO 160, 161, 162 | |
| BIO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 151, 152, 153 & MCRO 224 | BIO 160, 161, 162, 263 | |
| BIO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 151 | BIO 161 | |
| BIO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 152 or BIO 153 | BIO 160 or BIO 162 | |
| BIO | 05-07 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 461 (3 units) | BIO 461 (2 units) or BIO 462 (2 units). The extra unit can be made up from free electives. | |
| BIO |
03-05, 01-03, 00-01 |
186 total units needed | 180 total units needed , reduce free electives. | |
| BIO | 03-05 and previous catalogs | Math 161 & 162 or Math 118 & 119 |
Any of the of the following scenarios are acceptable: Math 161 & 162 Math 118 & 119 Math 120 & 161 Math 118 & 161 Math 119 & 161 Math 141 & 142 Math 118 & 141 Math 119 & 141 Math 120 & 141 |
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| MCRO | 03-05 (and all previous catalogs) | MCRO 224 | MCRO 224 or MCRO 221 for those students who took 221 prior to a change of major into BIO or MCRO. | |
| MCRO |
99-00, 98-99 |
Chem 374 | CHEM 374 or CHEM 377 or CHEM 474 | |
| MCRO |
99-00, 98-99 |
CHEM 318 (5 units) - Applied Mcro, Biotech, pre-health professions track | CHEM 318 and 2 units of free elective | |
| MCRO |
97-98, 98-99 |
STAT 218 | STAT 211 (if completed prior to fall 98) | |
| ESB |
97-98, 98-99 |
STAT 218 | STAT 211 (if completed prior to fall 98) | |
| ESB | 97-98 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 431/361 | BIO 431/361 or 434 or 435 | |
| ESB | 98-99 through 01-03 | BIO 228 (1 unit) in Wildlife Bio concentration | Remove BIO 228 and increase advisor approved electives | |
| BIO |
98-99, 97-98, 94-97 |
Technology Requirement in major | Delete requirement and increase number of free electives | |
| BIO |
98-99, 97-98 |
STAT 218 | STAT 211 (if completed prior to fall 98) | |
| BIO | 97-98 (and all previous catalogs) | BOT 322 | BIO 435 | |
| BIO | 97-98 (and all previous catalogs) | BIO 431/361 | BIO 431/361 or 434 or 435 | |
| MCRO | 94-97 (and all previous catalogs) | STAT 211 | STAT 218 or 218 | |
| BIO | 94-97 | CHEM 331(A&P Concentration) | Remove from concentration and increase free electives by 5 units | |
| BIO | 94-97 (and all previous catalogs) | STAT 211 | STAT 218 or 218 | |
| ESB | 94-97 | BIO 442 | STAT 313 | |
| ESB | 94-97 | STAT 211 and STAT 212 | STAT 218 or 218 | |
| ESB |
94-97, 92-94, 90-92, 88-90, 86-88 |
ENGL 318 | ENGL 302/311/318 |
