# Biology (A.S. Degree)

Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Biology

Source: https://solano.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog2025-2026/program/biology-as-fall-2025

**Minimum Units Required:** 60.0 units

This degree has been designed for students planning on transferring to a University of California (UC) campus as a Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry major. The program incorporates a study of the mathematics, chemistry, and biology required to understand and research biological processes including cell biology, molecular biology, bioenergetics, genetics, population genetics, microbiology, evolution, developmental biology, ecology, biodiversity, and biotechnology. The Associate in Science can be obtained by completing the 38-unit major, general education requirements, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses within the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or P taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   Describe the molecular basis of genetics and energetics.

-   Explain the principles and mechanisms of microevolution and macroevolution.

-   Design and/or interpret an investigation, including data collection and/or analysis.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Biology Major** | | 38 |
| BIO 002 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| BIO 003 | Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity | 5 |
| CHEM 001 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 002 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM 003 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 004 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| MATH 020 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 021 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |