Biology Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
Program Overview
The AS-T in Biology prepares students for transfer to bachelor's programs in Biology and related fields. Graduates are equipped for careers in civil service, industry, or teaching, and are prepared for professional training in areas such as biological science education, biotechnology, nursing, and pre-medicine. The program emphasizes the use of the Scientific Method, understanding evolutionary connections, and critically evaluating biological information. Students complete required core courses in Biology and select from Chemistry or Physics courses to meet their transfer requirements.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- The AS-T in Biology prepares students for transfer to bachelor's degree programs in Biology and similar fields.
- Graduates are equipped for careers in civil service, industry, or teaching; and are prepared for professional training in fields such as biological science education, biotechnology, nursing, public health, environmental health, biological or biomedical research, pre-medicine, and related areas of biology.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Use the Scientific Method for biological inquiry, critical evaluation, and effective communication of data.
- Understand evolutionary connections between structures, functions, organisms, and the environment.
- Critically evaluate biological information, assessing its significance and societal/environmental impact.
Outline:
Required Major Core Courses (10 Units):
BIOL 225: Biology of Organisms (5 units) BIOL 230: Cell and Molecular Biology (5 units)
Selective Major Courses (23 Units): Choose 2 from Chemistry and 2 from Physics
Chemistry:
CHEM 210: General Chemistry I (5 units) CHEM 220: General Chemistry II (5 units)
Physics:
PHYS 210: General Physics I (4 units) PHYS 220: General Physics II (4 units)
OR
PHYS 250: Physics with Calculus I (4 units) MATH 251: Analytical Geometry and Calculus I (5 units) PHYS 210: General Physics I (4 units) PHYS 220: General Physics II (4 units) OR PHYS 250: Physics with Calculus I (4 units) PHYS 260: Physics with Calculus II (4 units)
Total Required Major Units: 33
General Education Requirements:
- Certified Completion of CSU-GE Breadth for STEM Pattern (33 Units)
- OR
Careers:
- Degree recipients are prepared for careers in: Civil service Industry Teaching Biological science education Biotechnology Nursing Public health Environmental health Biological or biomedical research Pre-medicine Related areas of biology
