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Natural Sciences and Mathematics (Category B) - GE Approved Courses

• GE Category B1a: Biological Sciences with Laboratory
• GE Category B1b: Physical Sciences with Laboratory
• GE Category B2: Mathematics (Foundation)
• GE Category B3: Additional Natural Sciences and Mathematics Courses

The following courses are approved to meet the General Education requirements indicated. Please note the following in reviewing these approved course lists:

• Refer to the online schedule of classes to see which courses are being offered for a specific term and to double check which GE requirements the course satisfies during that term.
• Be aware that the GE Category (A-F) requirements must each be satisfied by a unique course. The "Other GE Categories" column below may indicate additional categories a course is certified in but does not mean that the course will meet more than one category requirement for an individual student.
• Additional General Education Requirements should be met by courses also meeting the GE Category requirements to minimize the number of units needed.
• Comments are added to the course lists below to highlight changes in the approved active GE course lists. See Previous Courses to research courses that previously met GE requirements.
• Students should regularly run their Academic Requirements Report on MyCSULB to monitor their completion of all degree requirements including General Education.

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GE Category B1a: Biological Sciences with Laboratory

The following life science courses are intended to impact knowledge of the facts and principles which form the foundations of living systems. Such studies should promote understanding and appreciation of the methodologies of science as investigative tools, the limitations of scientific endeavors: namely, what is the evidence and how was it derived? In addition, particular attention is given to the influence which the acquisition of scientific knowledge has had on the development of the world’s civilizations, not only as expressed in the past but also in present times. Courses in this category may include lecture/laboratory courses or combinations of lecture course and a separate but related laboratory course.

GE Category B1b: Physical Sciences with Laboratory

The following physical science courses are intended to impact knowledge of the facts and principles which form the foundations of non-living systems. Such studies should promote understanding and appreciation of the methodologies of science as investigative tools, the limitations of scientific endeavors: namely, what is the evidence and how was it derived? In addition, particular attention is given to the influence which the acquisition of scientific knowledge has had on the development of the world’s civilizations, not only as expressed in the past but also in present times. Courses in this category may include lecture/laboratory courses or combinations of lecture course and a separate but related laboratory course.

GE Category B2: Mathematics (Foundation)

The following courses have an explicit intermediate algebra prerequisite, and student will develop skills and understanding beyond the level of intermediate algebra. In the course, students will not just practice basic computational skills, but will be able to explain and apply basic mathematical concepts and will be able to solve problems through quantitative reasoning.

GE Category B3: Additional Natural Sciences and Mathematics Courses

This category includes additional courses that fit the general criteria for GE Category B but do not meet other criteria for completion of the General Education program, mainly courses that do not qualify for B.1 because they do not include a laboratory. Courses in this category can be used to fulfill GE elective requirements.

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