Biology: Allied Health
Associate of Science (AS) Biological Sciences · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Associate of Science in Biology: Allied Health degree provides courses that are required for students entering nursing school or other programs in Allied Health fields, such as dental hygiene, radiology, surgical technician, kinesiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, emergency medical technician, paramedic, medical assisting, and health information technology.
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Explain and apply the basic processes of homeostasis in humans from the cellular to the organismal level.
- Conduct, analyze, and report results of experiments.
- Be proficient in standard biology lab techniques and lab safety procedure.
Biology: Allied Health (AS): Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (23 Units) | ||
| BIO 30 | Introduction to College Biology | 4 |
| BIO 7A | Human Anatomy | 5 |
| BIO 7B | Human Physiology | 5 |
| BIO 7C | Microbiology | 5 |
| CHEM 30A | Introductory and Applied Chemistry I | 4 |
| Total Units for the Major | 23 | |
| Additional General Education and Elective Units | ||
| See the Las Positas College General Education (LPC-GE) pattern or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern for a listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program, the optional course(s) taken, and the GE pattern selected. Elective units must be degree applicable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal. | 37 | |
| Total | 60 | |