Biology Associate in Science for Transfer
The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer, also called the Biology AS-T Degree, is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status to a CSU campus in a program or major in Biology for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Upon successful completion of courses leading to the Biology AS-T Degree the student will be able to know and understand Biology concepts, skills and applications to attain upper division status in Biology at any CSU institutions.
Semester 1
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 001A* | Calculus | 4 |
| CH 001A** | Gen Chemistry I | 5 |
| ENG 001A | English Composition | 4 |
| IGETC for STEM GE Area 1C | Oral Communication | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 001B | Calculus | 4 |
| BI 005*** | Molecular & Cell Bio | 4 |
| CH 001B | Gen Chemistry II | 5 |
| IGETC for STEM GE Area 1B | Critical Thinking | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BI 006*** | Biology of Organisms | 5 |
| PH 002A or 020A or 003A | College Physics I or Physics for Life Sciences Majors I or Engineering Physics | 4 |
| IGETC for STEM GE Area 3A | Arts | 3 |
| IGETC for STEM GE Area 3B | Humanities | 3 |
Semester 4
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PH 002B or 020B or 003B | College Physics II or Physics for Life Sciences Majors II or Engineering Physics | 4 |
| IGETC for STEM GE Area 4 | Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| IGETC for STEM GE Area 6 | Language Other Than English - UC requirement only - May be met by 2 consecutive yrs. of high school foreign language. | 5 |
| IGETC for STEM GE Area 7 | Ethnic Studies | 3 |
* Pre-calculus prerequisite for MATH 001A.
**CH 003 or one year high school chemistry.
*** BI 004 or one year of high school biology for BI 005 and BI 006.
It is critical to meet with a counselor prior to starting this major. Please see a Counselor if you need help selecting IGETC for STEM GE courses.
