Associate in Science for Transfer - Biology

The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare the student for transfer and is specifically intended to satisfy lower-division requirements for a baccalaureate degree in biology at a California State University.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, provides a strong foundation for transfer to a four-year university in order to complete a BS in Biology or related fields. It may also provide appropriate training for employment in biological laboratories, museums, and/or educational outreach.

The Biology AS-T degree requires completion of the major and the CSU General Education (30 units) or IGETC (31 units) requirements. (This TMC presumes completion of IGETC or CSU-GE Breadth for STEM, allowing completion of 6 units of non-stem GE work after transfer).

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Science degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Science-Transfer Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
CHEM 101	BIOL 101	General Biology I	4
BIOL 101	BIOL 102	General Biology II	5
	List A - Select the following (23 - 24 units)
All three of the following must be satisfied: 1. ENGL 100 or ESL 151 2. One of the following: MATH 90, 90+, 90EF high school algebra 2 with a grade of "C" or better 3. One of the following: CHEM 110 or 1 year of high school chemistry (with lab) with a grade of "C" or better, and satisfactory test scores on the Chemistry Placement Exams.	CHEM 101	General Chemistry A	5
CHEM 101	CHEM 102	General Chemistry B	5
Placement is based on academic background or satisfactory completion of MATH 110, 110B or placement test scores	MATH 103E	Calculus and Analytic Geometry I	5
	Select one of the following options:
	Option 1:
MATH 103E & 104E (MATH 104E may be taken concurrently; PHY 101 and MATH 104E	PHYS 101 & 102	Physics for Scientists & Engineers:A & B	5 & 5
	Option 2:
MATH 102 or 110 or 110B; PHY 105	PHY 105 & 106	Algebra-based Physics: A & B	4 & 4
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		32-34

Units for the major may be double counted for CSUGE or IGETC. Elective units to reach the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2024	GCC Catalog 2024-2025
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.