IB
MCB
College
Advising
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100

24 upper division units

What are the minimum units needed for the IB major?

100

5 emphases

How many emphases does MCB have?

100

36 upper division units

How many upper division units are needed to graduate?

100

3060 VLSB

Where are academic advisors and peer advisors located?

100

2 courses can overlap

How many courses can overlap with a double major/simultaneous degree?

200

IB 77A/B

What is the IB seminar?

200

6 upper division courses

How many upper division courses are needed to complete the MCB major?

200

120 minimum units required

What is the minimum units needed to graduate from L&S?

200

Meetings with advisors where no appointment is necessary.

What is drop-in advising?

200

1 course can overlap

How many courses can overlap with a minor?

300

Group A: Evolution and Genetics

Group B: Ecology, Behavior, and Diversity

Group C: Structure, Function, and Human Health

Labs

Electives

What are the five different groups of classes IB students need to take to fulfill the major requirements?

300

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Cell and Developmental Biology

Genetics, Genomics, and Development

Immunology and Pathogenesis

Neurobiology

What are the 5 emphases in MCB?

300

10th week of classes

When is the deadline to change your grading status for the college?

300

206 Evans and 156 Dwinelle Hall

Where are L&S advisors located?

300

Undeclared senior hold is placed

What happens if you do not declare and have reached 75 units?

400

Emphasis 1: 2 Group B's and a Field Lab

Emphasis 2: 2 Group C's (131 or 132) and 2 labs

What are the differences between the emphases in IB?

400

You can use research to substitute this requirement in MCB.

What is an MCB lab?

400

Late Change Petition

How can you add/drop/change grade option after the deadline?

400

College advisor: major exploration, college and university requirements, extending your time at Cal, double major, simultaneous degrees

Major advisor: course planning, declare the major, sign off on all the forms required by L&S (change of college, double major, simultaneous degree, late change of schedule, etc.), research, honors, career exploration, connect to campus resources

What is the difference between a major and college advisor?

400

Sather Tower

What is the Campanile?

500

2 courses outside of the IB major

How many courses can you take outside of the major to use as major requirements?

500

Oski Bear

What is the name of the Cal mascot?

500

Academic Progress Report or APR

How can I check my degree requirements on CalCentral?

500

Blue and Gold

What are Cal's school colors?

500

Carol Christ

Who is the Chancellor?