Biology
We offer an Associate Degree of Transfer (AS-T) in Biology.
Biology AS-T Degree
Biology AS-T Degree
The Biology AS-T provides students with a background to evaluate and understand new discoveries and to make informed decisions about the use of scientific knowledge to benefit all living organisms. The curriculum is generally required of lower-division biological sciences majors, as well as pre-dental, pre-medical, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, and pre-veterinary students. The degree includes coursework that aligns with specific lower-division major requirements for biological sciences-related majors at various universities within the California State University (CSU) system. To earn the AS-T, students must meet the following requirements: (a) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University by completing the following: The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) requirements; and a minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as approved by the CCC Chancellor’s Office. (b) Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major and minimum grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Students completing this degree will have satisfied the lower division major preparation and transfer requirements for priority admission consideration to a local CSU campus.
Biology Courses
4 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Lecture 3 hours; Laboratory 3 hours.
ADVISORY: English 21
In this survey course for non-majors, students learn fundamental biological principles relating to cell biology, genetics, anatomy/physiology, evolution, and conservation. Emphasis is placed on the relationships of living organisms to each other, the human species, and the world they live in.
5 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Lecture 3 hours; Laboratory 6 hours.
PREREQUISITE: Mathematics 125 and Chemistry 60 or Chemistry 68 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent
ADVISORY: English 21 or equivalent
In this course designed for biology majors, students learn the fundamentals of chemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, evolution, and the diversity of life. Emphasis is placed on the relationships and associations of the human species to these biological principles and the natural world. Note: Biology 6 is currently offered ONLY in the fall semester.
5 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Lecture 3 hours; Laboratory 6 hours.
PREREQUISITE: Biology 6
In this course designed for biology majors, students learn the fundamentals of evolution, anatomy, physiology, embryology, and ecology. Emphasis is placed on the relationships these fundamental principles are associated with Earth’s diverse organisms, in particular that of plants and animals.
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Lecture 3 hours.
ADVISORY: Eligibility for English 21 or equivalent
In this survey course for the non-science major, students examine biological principles relating to the human species including cell structure, genetics, organ systems, nutrition, and the human impact on the environmental.
Life Sciences Department
Office Hours and Location
Mondays: 1:00PM - 2:45PM
(Except the 2nd Monday of month in which there is NO office hours due to a committee meeting.)
Wednesdays: 10:00AM - 2:45PM
Other times available by appointment only.
Science and Technology Building (SCI), Room 222
Contact
Greg Gonsalves, Department Chair
Email: @email
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2796