Biology
Student Transfer Achievement Reform (STAR) Act (SB1440)
Associate in Science
Transfer Preparation* (Major Code: 01514)
Biology is a natural science that focuses on the biological, physical and chemical processes in living organisms. This discipline explores how organisms acquire and use energy to maintain homeostasis, how they reproduce, and how they interact with each other and their environment. Biological processes are emphasized as a means of answering these questions. Biologists rely heavily on a chemistry foundation since living organisms are chemical systems.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Upon successful completion of the Biology Program, students will be able to communicate clearly in a way that reflects knowledge and understanding of biological processes and structures.
- Upon successful completion of the Biology Program, students will be able to approach and examine issues related to the biological sciences from an evidence-based perspective and communicate this information in a clear manner.
- Upon successful completion of the Biology Program, students will be able to demonstrate information literacy skills to access, evaluate, and use resources.
- Upon successful completion of the Biology Program, students will be able to use and apply the scientific method to critically evaluate hypotheses.
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Completion of minimum 60 semester or 90 quarter units of transferable degree applicable courses.
- Minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all transferable coursework, including a minimum "C" grade (or "Pass") required in each course for Cal-GETC.
- Minimum 18 semester or 27 quarter units in major or area of emphasis with a minimum grade of “C” (or “Pass”) for each course in the major.
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.
SDSU Note: San Diego State University (SDSU) accepts this ADT for transferring into Biology BS, Biology (Cellular and Molecular Biology) BS, Biology (Ecology) BS, Biology (Evolutionary Biology) BS, Biology (Marine Biology) BS, and Biology (Zoology) BS majors. Check SDSU Transfer Pathways and consult with an academic counselor.
| Code | Title | Units |
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| Required Core | 12 | |
| GENERAL ZOOLOGY | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | ||
| BIOLOGY OF PLANTS | ||
| List A | 15-16 | |
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY I * | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | ||
| ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I | ||
| APPLIED CALCULUS I and APPLIED CALCULUS II | ||
| PHYS 150 | FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS I | 3 |
| PHYS 151 | FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS LABORATORY I | 1 |
| PHYS 152 | FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS II | 3 |
| PHYS 153 | FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS LABORATORY II | 1 |
| Total Units | 35-36 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Electives: BIOL 207 and/or BIOL 215 | ||
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CHEM 170 is a prerequisite to CHEM 200
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Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses specific to the transfer institution of choice. University requirements vary from institution to institution and are subject to change. Therefore, it is important to verify transfer major preparation and general education requirements through consultation with a counselor in either the Counseling Center or Career and Transfer Connections. See catalog Transfer Courses Information section for further information.