Biology

Biology

The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer Degree (AS-T in Biology) introduces the concepts and principles upon which biologic knowledge is based, including the biochemistry, structure and function, ecology and evolution of organisms,from the levels of cells through the biosphere. Students will develop skills for critical/analytical thinking, perceptive reading/observation and interpretation. The AS-T in Biology provides students with a core curriculum that will prepare them with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the study of biology.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Be able to identify and explain fundamental biological concepts and principles at the molecular, cellular, organismal, population, ecological, environmental and evolutionary levels.
• Apply knowledge of biological concepts to formulate questions and hypotheses for research and demonstrate ability to find, read, understand, and critically evaluate scientific papers.
• Develop experimental skills and techniques used in laboratory and field research and use the scientific method to develop hypotheses, design and execute experiments.

Biology 

*For first term Math course please see MyPortal for your proper placement or see a counselor if you have AP scores of 3 or higher.

Associate in Science for Transfer Degree

The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer degree will be awarded upon completion of 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the above major requirements and the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements and with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better (or a 'P' if taken as Pass/No Pass).