Biology Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
Program Overview
Biology Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
Program Overview
The Biology AS Degree prepares students for transfer into bachelor's degree programs in Biology. Completion of the AS-T in Biology meets minimum eligibility for transfer to the California State University System.
Related Degrees & Certificates
- AS Associate in Science Degree Program
- Biology | 60 units
- Biology: Pre-Nursing | 60 units
- AS-T Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Nutrition and Dietetics | 60 units
- CS Certificate of Specialization
- Biotechnology | 10 - 11 units
Program Learning Outcomes
Students completing this program will be able to:
- Explain the scientific method and its applications, and use the scientific method in a laboratory setting.
- Explain the principle of evolution as a fundamental process of all biology.
- Describe how structure and function are related at all levels of life.
- Demonstrate proficiency in basic lab skills and analysis.
Recommended High School Preparation
- One year of Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Four years of Mathematics, English
University Transfer Program
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About the Program
Career opportunities for those who major in the Biological Sciences and obtain a Bachelor’s or advanced degree include a variety of interesting occupations related mainly to biology, agriculture, or medicine. Biological professions include:
- Anatomist
- Aquatic biologist
- Bacteriologist
- Biologist
- Biotechnologist
- Botanist
- Cytogeneticist
- Cytologist
- Ecologist
- Embryologist
- Entomologist
- Geneticist
- Herpetologist
- Ichthyologist
- Mammalogist
- Marine biologist
- Microbiologist
- Molecular biologist
- Morphologist
- Mycologist
- Ornithologist
- Paleobotanist
- Paleozoologist
- Parasitologist
- Pathologist
- Pharmacologist
- Photobiologist
- Phycologist
- Physiologist
- Protozoologist
- Systematist
- Taxonomist
- Toxicologist
- Tropical biologist
- Virologist
- Wildlife biologist
- Zoologist
Many biologists are educators as well as scientists. Biologists are also employed as forensic scientists, illustrators, museum specialists, naturalists, photographers, and science writers/editors. Agricultural professions include:
- Agricultural biologist
- Agrigeneticist
- Animal scientist
- Apiculturist
- Farmer/farm manager
- Field crop manager
- Fish and game warden
- Food technologist
- Foresters/forestry technicians
- Horticulturist
- Plant and animal breeder
- Plant and animal physiologist
- Plant quarantine/pest control inspector
- Range scientist
- Soil scientist/conservationist
Medical professions include:
- Audiologist
- Chiropractor
- Coroner
- Dentist
- Exercise physiologist
- Health care administrator
- Medical laboratory technologist/technician
- Medical librarian
- Nurse
- Nutritionist
- Optometrist
- Pharmacist
- Physician
- Podiatrist
- Public/environmental health specialist
- Sanitarian
- Speech pathologist
- Veterinarian
Additional medical careers include specialists in sports medicine, and manual arts, music, occupational, physical, and recreational therapists.
Program Requirements
Major Requirements
- Required Core Courses: 14 units
- BIOL 230 | Introductory Cell Biology | 4 units
- BIOL 210 | General Zoology | 5 units
- BIOL 220 | General Botany | 5 units
- Required Selective Courses: 23 units
- CHEM 210 | General Chemistry I | 5 units
- CHEM 220 | General Chemistry II | 5 units
- MATH 251 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 5 units
- PHYS 210 | General Physics I | 4 units
- AND
- PHYS 220 | General Physics II | 4 units
- OR
- PHYS 250 | Physics with Calculus I | 4 units
- AND
- PHYS 260 | Physics with Calculus II | 4 units
Total Required Major Units: 37
General Education
- Certified completion of Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC/CSU) for STEM pattern
Elective Courses
- If applicable, additional courses to meet the minimum 60 CSU transferable units requirement.
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Requirements
Please refer to the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Requirements for more information.