Biology UC Pathway
Associate of Science (AS) Biological Sciences · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Biology UC Pathway Associate of Science degree is designed to prepare students for for a seamless transfer into a biology major at a University of California campus. The degree also provides entry-level opportunities for laboratory technicians in industry and the academic environment. The coursework provides foundational knowledge and hands-on experiences across all levels of biology, from the molecular to the ecological. The primary difference between the Biology UC Pathway Associate of Science degree and the Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer (AS-T) degree is that the Biology UC Pathway Associate of Science degree follows the UC Transfer Pathway for admission as a biology major to University of California campuses. The transfer pathway is different for University of California and California State University campuses. If you plan to complete a baccalaureate degree related to biology (for example, Evolution and Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Genetics, etc.) then it is essential that the student also refer to the catalog of the prospective transfer institution and consult a counselor.
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Be proficient in standard biology lab techniques and lab safety procedures.
- Design, conduct, analyze, and/or report results of investigations and experiments in the laboratory and/or field.
- Explain and apply basic principles and processes of biology at different levels, from the biochemical to the ecological.
Biology UC Pathway (AS): Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (40 Units) | ||
| BIO 1C | Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| BIO 1R | Organismal Biology | 5 |
| CHEM 1A | General College Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 1B | General College Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM 12A | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 12B | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| MATH 1 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 2 | Calculus II | 5 |
| Total Units for the Major | 40 | |
| 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. | 20 | |
| Total | 60 | |