Biology

Natural Sciences Division
Biological Sciences Department
Biology is the scientific study of life, ranging from the molecules living things are made of, to the functions of organs and systems in different kinds of living creatures, to the study of how populations of organisms interact and evolve. The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer provides students with a broad background in biology, chemistry, and physics to prepare them for more advanced study in Biology at their transfer institution.

To earn an Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer a student must complete 60 semester Units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU that consist of the Cal-GETC pattern and a major of at least 18 Units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. A ‘P’ (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on Pass or No Pass basis. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.

Required Courses

1. Courses may be double-counted for the major and Cal-GETC. However, courses may not be double-counted to satisfy more than one area of Cal-GETC.

Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

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