All biological sciences (BIO) majors at UC Merced require the introductory two-semester lab biology sequence.
BIO classes may also be required for admission to many pre-health programs.
- The BIO 011-012 series is the new introductory lab BIO series starting in Fall 2023.
- BIO 011-012 replace the former BIO 001-002.
The introductory lab biology courses:
- BIO 011: Introduction to Molecular Biology and
- BIO 011L: Introduction to Molecular Biology Lab (must be taken together with BIO 011)
AND
- BIO 012: Introduction to Organismal Biology and
- BIO 012L: Introduction to Organismal Biology Lab (must be taken together with BIO 012)
Most science and engineering majors also require an introductory two-semester lab physics (PHYS) sequence at UC Merced.
- There are two lab PHYS sequences. Check the PHYS classes required for your major in the current Catalog.
- Select Academic Programs in the left column.
- Select your major to view major requirements.
The two introductory lab PHYS sequences:
- PHYS 008: Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences
- PHYS 008L: Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences Lab (must be taken together with PHYS 008)
AND
- PHYS 009: Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences
- PHYS 009L: Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences Lab (must be taken together with PHYS 009)
OR
- PHYS 018: Introductory Physics I for Biological Sciences
- PHYS 018L: Introductory Physics I for Biological Sciences Lab (must be taken together with PHYS 018)
AND
- PHYS 019: Introductory Physics II for Biological Sciences
- PHYS 019L: Introductory Physics II for Biological Sciences Lab (must be taken together with PHYS 019)
