Chico State Biological Sciences, Cellular and Molecular Biology Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Chico State lists for Biological Sciences, Cellular and Molecular Biology Option transfers starts with BIOL 109, BIOL 161 and BIOL 162; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
Chico State Biological Sciences, Cellular and Molecular Biology Option Major Preparation
The courses Chico State lists as Biological Sciences, Cellular and Molecular Biology Option major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Chico State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division core requirements
Complete all of these
- BIOL 109 The Biological University Experience
- BIOL 161 Principles of Ecological, Evolutionary, and Organismal Biology
- BIOL 162 Principles of Cellular and Molecular Biology
- BIOL 163 Principles of Physiology and Development
- CHEM 111 General Chemistry I
- CHEM 112 General Chemistry II
- ENVL 105 Environmental Literacy
- PHYS 202A General Physics I
- PHYS 202B General Physics II
Complete 1 of these options
- MATH 109 Survey of Calculus
- MATH 120 Analytic Geometry and Calculus
- MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics · MATH 130 Introduction to R
Lower division option requirements
Required
- CHEM 270 Organic Chemistry I
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Chico State have a Biological Sciences, Cellular and Molecular Biology Option major for transfer students?
Yes. Chico State offers Biological Sciences, Cellular and Molecular Biology Option (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Chico State for Biological Sciences, Cellular and Molecular Biology Option?
Chico State's Biological Sciences, Cellular and Molecular Biology Option major preparation includes BIOL 109, BIOL 161, BIOL 162, BIOL 163, CHEM 111 and CHEM 112, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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