Department paths

BIS at University of California, Davis

Courses: 48
Prereq links: 294
Depth: 15 tiers
Feeder courses: 47

Where to start

Courses with no prerequisites inside the department that unlock the most downstream work.

BIS 002AIntroduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on EarthBIS 002BIntroduction to Biology: Principles of Ecology & EvolutionBIS 005Exploring Biological SciencesBIS 015LIntroduction to Data Science for BiologistsBIS 015LVIntroduction to Data Science for Biologists

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Concentration routes

The concentrations and majors that build on BIS, and how their requirements are structured. Expand a program to see which courses satisfy each group, then plan it in the Planner.

General Catalog - Genetics & Genomics, Bachelor of ScienceBS10 BIS courses · ~3 total

General Catalog - Genetics & Genomics, Bachelor of Science in the Planner

Preparatory Subject Matter2 required · verify with the official sheet

Biological Science; Chemistry; Choose CHE 002 series or CHE 004 series:; OR; Choose CHE 008 series or CHE 118 series or CHE 128 series & CHE 129A - CHE 129B :; OR; OR; Mathematics; Choose MAT 017 series or MAT 021 series:; OR; Physics; Choose PHY 007 series or PHY 009 series:; OR; Preparatory Subject Matter Subtotal

001L BIO 001 BIO 002 BIO 002L BIO 003 CHE 002A CHE 002B CHE 002C CHE 004A CHE 004B CHE 004C CHE 008A+ 21 more qualify

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Biological Science; Molecular & Cellular Biology; Choose STA 100 or STA 130A & STA 130B :; Restricted Electives; Choose at least 9 additional units:; OR; Upper division courses (unless otherwise noted) in genetics and genomics or other fields relevant to a student’s interest chosen in consultation with the Genetics & Genomics faculty major advisor and BASC advisor.; No more than 4 units of variabl

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BIS 101

1 course from1 required

BIS 101V

1 course from1 required

BIS 104

Official requirement sheet

General Catalog - Systems & Synthetic Biology, Bachelor of ScienceBS10 BIS courses · ~2 total

General Catalog - Systems & Synthetic Biology, Bachelor of Science in the Planner

2 courses from2 required · verify with the official sheet

Preparatory Subject Matter; Biological Sciences; Chemistry; OR; AND; OR; Mathematics; OR; Physics; Preparatory Subject Matter Subtotal; Depth Subject Matter; Statistics; Genetics; Biochemistry, Bioenergetics, & Metabolism; Cell Biology; Systems Biology; Biomolecular Systems Engineering; Systems & Synthetic Biology; Molecular & Cellular Biology; Restricted Electives; Choose at least 6 additional un

001L BIM 105

General Catalog - Computer Engineering, Bachelor of ScienceBS9 BIS courses · ~3 total

General Catalog - Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science in the Planner

Lower Division Required Courseschoose 1

Mathematics; Physics; Computer Science; Electrical & Computer Engineering; Engineering; Lower Division Required Course Subtotal

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1 course from1 required

CMN 001

General Catalog - Molecular & Medical Microbiology, Bachelor of ScienceBS9 BIS courses · ~4 total

General Catalog - Molecular & Medical Microbiology, Bachelor of Science in the Planner

Preparatory Subject Matter2 required · verify with the official sheet

Biological Science; and one of:; Chemistry; Choose the 002 series or 004 series:; Choose the 008 series or 118 series:; Mathematics; Choose the 017 series or 021 series:; OR; Physics; Microbiology; Subtotal

001L 002L BIO 001

General Catalog - Cell Biology, Bachelor of ScienceBS8 BIS courses · ~3 total

General Catalog - Cell Biology, Bachelor of Science in the Planner

Preparatory Subject Matter2 required · verify with the official sheet

Biological Science; Chemistry; Choose the 002 or 004 series:; OR; Choose the 008 series or 118 series or 128 series & 129A-B:; OR; OR; Mathematics; Choose the 017 or 021 series:; OR; Physics; Choose the 007 or 009 series:; OR; Preparatory Subject Matter Subtotal

001L BIO 001 BIO 002

General Catalog - Entomology, Bachelor of ScienceBS8 BIS courses · ~5 total

General Catalog - Entomology, Bachelor of Science in the Planner

Preparatory Subject Matter2 required · verify with the official sheet

Biological Science; OR; Chemistry; Choose a series:; Math

001L 002L BIO 001

General Catalog - Environmental Toxicology, Bachelor of ScienceBS8 BIS courses · ~6 total

General Catalog - Environmental Toxicology, Bachelor of Science in the Planner

Preparatory Subject Matterchoose 1

Biological Science; Choose a series:; OR; Chemistry; Choose a series:; Choose CHE 118 series or CHE 128 series & CHE 129A or CHE 103 series:; OR; OR; Mathematics; Choose a series:; Physics; Statistics; Upper Division Writing; Satisfaction of the General Education requirement to include courses selected with advisor's approval to complement the major; courses in agricultural economics, environmenta

1 course from1 required

BIO 001

General Catalog - Animal Biology, Bachelor of ScienceBS7 BIS courses · ~6 total

General Catalog - Animal Biology, Bachelor of Science in the Planner

Preparatory Subject Matterchoose 1

Animal Biology; Biological Science; OR; Chemistry; Choose a series:; Mathematics; choose a series:; Physics; Preparatory Subject Matter Subtotal

1 course from1 required

ABI 050A

1 course from1 required

General Catalog - Biological Sciences, Bachelor of ArtsBA6 BIS courses · ~3 total

General Catalog - Biological Sciences, Bachelor of Arts in the Planner

Preparatory Subject Matter2 required · verify with the official sheet

Biological Science; Chemistry; Choose the 002 or 004 series:; Choose the 008 or 118 series:; Mathematics; Choose the 017 or 021 series:; Physics; Choose the 001 or 007 series:; Recommended; Chemistry; Mathematics; Preparatory Subject Matter Subtotal

001L 002L BIO 001

General Catalog - Global Disease Biology, Bachelor of ScienceBS6 BIS courses · ~4 total

General Catalog - Global Disease Biology, Bachelor of Science in the Planner

Preparatory Subject Matterchoose 1

Global Disease Biology; Science & Society; Biological Sciences; choose a series:; OR; Chemistry; AND; Choose a series:; Physics; Calculus; Preparatory Subject Matter Subtotal

1 course from1 required

GDB 090

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General Catalog - Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Design, Bachelor of ScienceBS6 BIS courses · ~5 total

General Catalog - Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Design, Bachelor of Science in the Planner

Preparatory Subject Matterchoose 1

Chemistry; Choose a series:; Physics; Choose a series:; Mathematics; Choose a series:; Biological Science; Statistics; Preparatory Subject Matter Subtotal

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CHE 002A

General Catalog - Biomedical Engineering, Bachelor of ScienceBS5 BIS courses · ~4 total

General Catalog - Biomedical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in the Planner

Lower Division Required Courseschoose 1

Students are encouraged to adhere carefully to all prerequisite requirements. The instructor is authorized to drop students from a course for which stated prerequisites have not been completed.; Mathematics; Physics; Chemistry; Engineering; Biological Science; Biomedical Engineering; Lower Division Required Courses Subtotal

1 course from1 required

MAT 021A

BIS at University of California, Davis

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