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  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Biological Sciences",
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  "name": "Biology UC Pathway",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement (CA)",
  "department": "biological-sciences",
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      "markdown": "#### Overview\n\nThe Biology UC Pathway Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into a biology major at a University of California campus. The certificate 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.\n\n#### Program Learning Outcome(s)\n\nUpon completion of this program, students will be able to:\n\n1.  Able to be proficient in standard biology lab techniques and lab safety procedures.\n2.  Design, conduct, analyze, and/or report results of investigations and experiments in the laboratory and/or field.\n3.  Explain and apply basic principles and processes of biology at different levels, from the biochemical to the ecological.\n\n##### **Biology UC Pathway (CA): Program Requirements**"
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          "text": "Required Core: (40 units)"
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          "title": "Organismal Biology",
          "units": "5",
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          "title": "General College Chemistry I",
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          "code": "CHEM 1B",
          "title": "General College Chemistry II",
          "units": "5",
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          "code": "CHEM 12A",
          "title": "Organic Chemistry I",
          "units": "5",
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          "code": "CHEM 12B",
          "title": "Organic Chemistry II",
          "units": "5",
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          "title": "Calculus I",
          "units": "5",
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          "title": "Calculus II",
          "units": "5",
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          "units": "40"
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