Biology Minor
If you are interested in biology, this minor is very flexible, allowing you to take the courses that interest you and help you achieve your goals. Our faculty are personally invested in the students, and opportunities for students to be involved in research and student organizations are plenty. Studying biology is useful for multiple career fields including public health, research and development, business, environment, law and government, allied health, and medicine. Learn more about yourself and the world around you!
Lower Division Requirements
BIO146 General Biology I with Lab
Topics covered include cell structure and function, genetics, reproduction and development of animal systems. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. (4 units; Fall/Spring)
BIO146-A Koo, Bonjun |
05/08/2023 | M | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Yeager Center B219 |
BIO146-L Koo, Bonjun |
09/05/2023 | Th | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Yeager Center A112 |
BIO146-J Koo, Bonjun |
09/05/2023 | T | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Yeager Center A112 |
BIO146-D Koo, Bonjun |
09/05/2023 | M | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Yeager Center A112 |
BIO146-K Koo, Bonjun |
09/05/2023 | Th | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Yeager Center A112 |
BIO146-F Koo, Bonjun |
09/05/2023 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Yeager Center A112 |
BIO146-G Koo, Bonjun |
09/05/2023 | W | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Yeager Center A112 |
BIO146-I Koo, Bonjun |
09/05/2023 | T | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Yeager Center A112 |
BIO146-H Koo, Bonjun |
09/05/2023 | T | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Yeager Center A112 |
BIO146-A Koo, Bonjun |
09/05/2023 | Th | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Yeager Center A112 |
BIO146-B Koo, Bonjun |
09/05/2023 | M | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Yeager Center A112 |
BIO146-C Koo, Bonjun |
09/05/2023 | Th | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Yeager Center A112 |
BIO146-E Koo, Bonjun |
09/05/2023 | W | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Yeager Center A112 |
BIO146-B Koo, Bonjun |
01/08/2024 | M | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Mission Hall 109 |
BIO146-C Koo, Bonjun |
01/08/2024 | M | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Mission Hall 109 |
BIO146-A Koo, Bonjun |
01/08/2024 | M | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Mission Hall 109 |
BIO146-A Koo, Bonjun |
05/06/2024 | M | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | TBA |
BIO148 General Biology II with Lab
Includes organismal biology of animals and plants, their behavior, ecology, evolution and adaptations. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. (4 units; Spring)
BIO148-B Zeidan, Effat |
09/05/2023 | M | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Yeager Center B111 |
BIO148-A Zeidan, Effat |
09/05/2023 | M | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Yeager Center B111 |
BIO148-C Zeidan, Effat |
01/08/2024 | M | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Mission Hall 109 |
BIO148-F Zeidan, Effat |
01/08/2024 | T | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Mission Hall 124 |
BIO148-B Zeidan, Effat |
01/08/2024 | M | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Mission Hall 109 |
BIO148-D Zeidan, Effat |
01/08/2024 | T | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Mission Hall 124 |
BIO148-E Zeidan, Effat |
01/08/2024 | T | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Mission Hall 124 |
BIO148-A Zeidan, Effat |
01/08/2024 | M | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Mission Hall 109 |
CHE115 General Chemistry I
A study of inorganic chemical systems including properties of atoms, molecules and ions, composition of matter, solutions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gas laws, electronic structure of elements, chemical bonding and molecular geometry. Course content is presented at a level required for Chemistry and related science majors. Lecture: 3 units. Prerequisite: CHE 102 or high school chemistry. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
CHE115-E Suzuki, Satoru |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Yeager Center B259 |
CHE115-D Schacht, Patrick C. |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Yeager Center A110 |
CHE115-C Ferko, Thomas E. |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Yeager Center A110 |
CHE115-A Suzuki, Satoru |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Yeager Center A110 |
CHE115-B Suzuki, Satoru |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Yeager Center A111 |
CHE115-A Tsai, Jones |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Mission Hall 124 |
CHE115L General Chemistry I Lab
A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce topics covered in General Chemistry I and introduce students to laboratory practices, experiments and equipment that are foundational to the study of Chemistry. Additional lab fee. Pre- or Co- Requisite: CHE 115. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)
CHE115L-I Ketenbrink, Brittany |
09/05/2023 | W | 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM | James Complex 240 |
CHE115L-D Ketenbrink, Brittany |
09/05/2023 | T | 7:30 AM - 10:15 AM | James Complex 240 |
CHE115L-G Ketenbrink, Brittany |
09/05/2023 | W | 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM | James Complex 240 |
CHE115L-C Ketenbrink, Brittany |
09/05/2023 | M | 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM | James Complex 240 |
CHE115L-E Ketenbrink, Brittany |
09/05/2023 | T | 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM | James Complex 240 |
CHE115L-H Ketenbrink, Brittany |
09/05/2023 | W | 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM | James Complex 240 |
CHE115L-J Ketenbrink, Brittany |
09/05/2023 | Th | 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM | James Complex 240 |
CHE115L-K Ketenbrink, Brittany |
09/05/2023 | Th | 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM | James Complex 240 |
CHE115L-F Ketenbrink, Brittany |
09/05/2023 | T | 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM | James Complex 240 |
CHE115L-A Ketenbrink, Brittany |
09/05/2023 | M | 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM | James Complex 240 |
CHE115L-B Ketenbrink, Brittany |
09/05/2023 | M | 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM | James Complex 240 |
CHE115L-E Ketenbrink, Brittany |
01/08/2024 | T | 5:30 PM - 8:15 PM | James Complex 235 |
CHE115L-C Ketenbrink, Brittany |
01/08/2024 | M | 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM | James Complex 235 |
CHE115L-F STAFF, STAFF |
01/08/2024 | W | 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM | James Complex 235 |
CHE115L-D Ketenbrink, Brittany |
01/08/2024 | T | 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM | James Complex 235 |
CHE115L-B STAFF, STAFF |
01/08/2024 | M | 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM | James Complex 235 |
CHE115L-A Ketenbrink, Brittany |
01/08/2024 | M | 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM | James Complex 235 |
CHE115L-G STAFF, STAFF |
01/08/2024 | W | 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM | James Complex 235 |
CHE125 General Chemistry II
A continuation of CHE 115 - General Chemistry I including the study of inorganic chemical systems including liquids and solids, solutions, colloids, kinetics, equilibria, acid-base chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Course content is presented at a level required for Chemistry and related science majors. Lecture (3 units). Prerequisite: CHE 115 and 115L. (3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)
CHE125-A Zhou, Huajun A. |
05/08/2023 | TTh | 9:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Yeager Center B258 |
CHE125-A Hu, Ying |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Yeager Center B219 |
CHE125-A Lau, Kenneth K. |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | TBA |
CHE125-C Suzuki, Satoru |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Yeager Center A111 |
CHE125-B Schacht, Patrick C. |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Mission Hall 109 |
CHE125-A Zhou, Huajun A. |
05/06/2024 | TTh | 9:30 AM - 12:15 PM | TBA |
CHE125L General Chemistry II Lab
A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce topics covered in CHE 125 - General Chemistry II and continue to introduce students to laboratory practices, experiments, and equipment that are foundational to the study of Chemistry. Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: CHE 115L. Pre- or Co- Requisite: CHE 125. (1 unit; Fall/Spring/Summer)
CHE125L-A Ketenbrink, Brittany |
05/08/2023 | T | 1:15 PM - 4:30 PM | James Complex 240 |
CHE125L-B Hu, Ying |
09/05/2023 | F | 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM | James Complex 235 |
CHE125L-A Hu, Ying |
09/05/2023 | T | 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM | James Complex 235 |
CHE125L-C Ketenbrink, Brittany |
01/08/2024 | T | 5:30 PM - 8:15 PM | James Complex 240 |
CHE125L-D Ketenbrink, Brittany |
01/08/2024 | Th | 5:30 PM - 8:15 PM | James Complex 240 |
CHE125L-G Ketenbrink, Brittany |
01/08/2024 | M | 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM | James Complex 240 |
CHE125L-F Ketenbrink, Brittany |
01/08/2024 | F | 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM | James Complex 240 |
CHE125L-A Ketenbrink, Brittany |
01/08/2024 | W | 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM | James Complex 240 |
CHE125L-E Ketenbrink, Brittany |
01/08/2024 | Th | 7:30 AM - 10:15 AM | James Complex 240 |
CHE125L-B Ketenbrink, Brittany |
01/08/2024 | T | 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM | James Complex 240 |
CHE125L-A Zhou, Huajun A. |
05/06/2024 | T | 1:15 PM - 4:30 PM | James Complex 236 |
Upper Division Requirements
BIO305 Microbiology with Lab
A general survey of microorganisms with an emphasis on bacteria. The study includes morphologic characteristics, growth, reproduction, metabolism, genetics and taxonomy of bacteria; a general survey of viruses, fungi, protozoans and algae; and microbiology of food, water, soil and industry. Mechanisms of pathogenesis and control of microorganisms of human relevance will also be introduced. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: BIO 146 or 153. Recommended: High school chemistry or CHE 102. (4 units; Fall/Spring)
BIO305-B Park, Hyun-Woo |
05/08/2023 | T | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | BUS 253 |
BIO305-A Park, Hyun-Woo |
05/08/2023 | Th | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | BUS 253 |
BIO305-C Park, Hyun-Woo |
09/05/2023 | T | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA |
BIO305-A Park, Hyun-Woo |
09/05/2023 | Th | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Health Science Campus Q291 |
BIO305-B Park, Hyun-Woo |
09/05/2023 | Th | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Health Science Campus Q291 |
BIO305-B Park, Hyun-Woo |
01/08/2024 | T | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | TBA |
BIO305-A Park, Hyun-Woo |
01/08/2024 | T | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | TBA |
BIO305-C Park, Hyun-Woo |
01/08/2024 | Th | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | TBA |
BIO305-A Park, Hyun-Woo |
05/06/2024 | Th | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | TBA |
BIO305-B Park, Hyun-Woo |
05/06/2024 | T | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | TBA |
Plus, four (4) additional upper division units in biology with a lab or discussion
Plus, three (3) additional upper division units in biology