CMSF Course Material and Service Fee

The courses listed below have a Course Material and Service Fee to cover the costs associated with the lab/course. Students who are unable to afford the fee may seek a waiver from the department. Completed forms must be emailed to CAO Yuliya Yarova-Yarovaya before the 20th day of instruction. Only in extreme cases of financial hardship, as of yet unaddressed through financial aid, can the fee be waived. Documentation is required. You are encouraged to seek financial aid assistance from the Financial Aid Office.

Course Material and Service Fees Waiver 

BIO 1L – $65/student

  • Plants, seeds, soil, pots, trays
  • Marine specimens, sea water costs, animal care
  • Protozoan cultures, Drosophila medium and supplies
  • General supplies, travel for specimen collections, lab photocopies
  • Microscope rental

BIS 23A – $80/student

No fee breakdown provided.

EVE 16 – $55/student

  • California Naturalist Certification

EVE 105 – $53/student

  • Specimens for dissection
  • Lab supplies

EVE 112L – $80/student

  • Field trip to Bodega Marine Laboratory
  • Marine specimens, gloves, glassware, lab supplies
  • Microscope rental

EVE 115 – $15/student

  • Field trip to Bodega Marine Laboratory

EVE/PLB 117 – $30/student

  • Vehicle rental for field trips to Northern California sites

EVE/PLB 119 – $13/student

  • Lab supplies, glassware, seeds
  • Greenhouse space

EVE/ENT 180A – $20/student

  • Software license
  • Rulers, tools, field supplies

EVE/ENT 180B – $20/student

  • Software license
  • Rulers, tools, field supplies