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2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biological Sciences, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Emphasis, B.S.


Requirements for the Biological Sciences Major


To receive the B.S. in Biological Sciences students must adhere to General Education  and School of Natural Sciences Requirements . The Biological Sciences program consists of 76-83 units with a minimum of 23 courses designed to give all students a common foundation of core knowledge specific to the discipline, plus breadth in an application area.

Biological Sciences Requirement [14 units]


Complete the following five biological sciences courses:

General Chemistry Requirement [8 units]


Complete the following two general chemistry courses:

Organic Chemistry Requirement [4 units]


Complete the following two organic chemistry courses:

Mathematics Requirement [8 units]


Complete the following mathematics courses:

Computer Science Requirement [2 units]


Complete the following course:

Probability and Statistics Requirement [3-4 units]


Complete one of the following probability and statistics courses:

Physics Requirement [8 units]


Complete the following two physics courses:

Upper Division Science or Engineering Requirement [3-4 units]


Complete one additional upper division course in science or engineering.

Requirements for Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Emphasis Track


The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) emphasis track prepares students for careers in areas of biology that lead to a more comprehensive understanding of biological processes that range across the mechanistic, organismal, population, community and ecosystem levels. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology incorporates multidisciplinary approaches to address biological questions in an evolutionary framework. Areas of research in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology include behavioral ecology, biomechanics, comparative anatomy and physiology, conservation biology, developmental genetics, ecology, population genetics, plant biology, molecular evolution, organismal interactions (e.g., plant-animal), paleobiology, phylogenetics, quantitative genetics and systematics.

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Core Courses [12-13 Units]


 Complete the following courses:

Evolution Course


Complete one of the following courses:

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Upper Division Elective Courses [14 Units Minimum]


Field Component [4-5 Units]


Complete one of the following courses with a Field Component:

Additional Elective Courses [6 Units Minimum]


Complete two of the following courses:

Undergraduate Research in Biological Sciences


All Biological Sciences majors are encouraged, but not required, to participate in a research experience. Students attend research lectures by UC Merced faculty, and can elect to go on to participate in research projects. The relevant course numbers are:

Transfer Selection Criteria


To be admitted to the Biological Sciences major transfer students must meet the following requirements:

Applicants will, at the time of admission have completed at minimum each of the following courses (or their equivalent) with a “C-” or better:

Additional Information


Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.8 in transferable courses. Any outstanding General Education and Major preparation coursework will be completed at UC Merced. Students should also consult the Information for Prospective Students link on the School of Natural Sciences website naturalsciences.ucmerced.edu for more information.

* Biological Sciences BIO 001  and BIO 001L  (if available at their originating school. A letter grade of “B” or better grade must be earned.)