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  "college": "sierra-college",
  "edition": "2025-2026",
  "departmentName": "Biological Sciences",
  "id": "biological-sciences--biologyfortransfer",
  "name": "Biology for Transfer",
  "award": "AS-T Degree",
  "department": "biological-sciences",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/archive/2025-2026/departments/biological-sciences/#BiologyForTransfer",
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      "markdown": "This program provides students with a strong foundation in biology.  Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to apply the scientific method to design, conduct experiments, and test hypotheses; conduct scientific literature review, critically evaluate, and interpret biological information; outline the organization and integration of biological systems; apply laboratory and/or field skills necessary to answer biological questions; and, as an informed and responsible individual, evaluate contemporary biological issues that have social and/or ethical implications.\n\nThe Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer degree (AS-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor’s degree in biology, or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus.  Students earning an associate degree for transfer and meeting the CSU minimum transfer admission requirements are guaranteed admission with junior standing within the CSU system. Students are also given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus but not to a particular campus or major. Upon transfer, students will be required to complete no more than 60 additional prescribed units to earn a bachelor’s degree.\n\nTo earn the Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer degree, students must complete 60 CSU-transferable semester units with a minimum grade point average of 2.0, including both of the following:\n\n-   completion of all courses required for the major with grades of “C” or better; and\n-   California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)\n\nNOTE: The California State University General Education Breadth pattern (CSU GE) is NOT an option for this degree.\n\nThe exact wording of the law pertaining to associate degrees for transfer may be found in Education Code Section 66746.\n\nIt is highly recommended that, prior to transferring, students complete courses that satisfy the CSU United States History, Constitution and American Ideals graduation requirement. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.\n\n**RESTRICTION:** International coursework from non-United States regionally accredited institutions cannot be applied to associate degrees for transfer."
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          "code": "BIOL 0140",
          "title": "Organismal Biology",
          "units": "4.5-9",
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        {
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          "code": "CHEM 0001A",
          "title": "General Chemistry I (OR)",
          "units": "5-6",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 0003A & CHEM 0003B",
          "title": "General Chemistry I - Part 1and General Chemistry I - Part 2",
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        {
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          "code": "CHEM 0001B",
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          "indent": false
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          "code": "MATH 0016A",
          "title": "Calculus for Social and Life Sciences",
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          "code": "PHYS 0105 & PHYS 0105L & PHYS 0110 & PHYS 0110L",
          "title": "General Physics Iand General Physics I Laboratoryand General Physics IIand General Physics II Laboratory",
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          "type": "total",
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