Biology for Transfer

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The Associate Degree for Transfer 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.

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Overview

Completion of the Associate in Science for Transfer in Biology degree guarantees admission for students to transfer to a CSU with junior standing. This degree allows students to complete various lower division courses in preparation for obtaining a baccalaureate degree in biology studies at a California State University. Students have the option of fulfilling CSUGE or IGETC for STEM general education patterns. Learn more about general education patterns

  • With CSUGE Requirements: MAA767
  • With IGETC Requirements: MAA768

California Community Colleges offer associate degrees for transfer to the CSU. These may include Associate in Arts (AA-T) or Associate in Science (AS-T) degrees. These degrees are designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree. California Community College students who are awarded an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses.

Students who have been awarded an AA-T or AS-T are able to complete their remaining requirements for the 120-unit baccalaureate degree within 60 semester or 90 quarter units. To view the most current list of 91福利社 Associate Degrees for Transfer and to find out which CSU campuses accept each degree, visit . Students are encouraged to meet with a 91福利社 counselor to review their options for transfer and to develop an educational plan that best meets their goals and needs.

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

  • Be able to identify and explain fundamental biological concepts and principles on 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

Total Units Required: 32

Core Courses (32 Units)

Course Number Course Name Units
BIO-60*/60H* Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology/Honors  5
BIO-61* Introduction to Organismal and Population Biology 5
CHE-1A*/1AH* General Chemistry I/Honors 5
CHE-1B*/1BH* General Chemistry II/Honors  5
MAT-1A* Calculus I 4
PHY-4A* Mechanics A 4
PHY-4B* Electricity and Magnetism 4

* Courses may be double-counted for transfer credit within CSUGE or IGETC STEM general education transfer patterns.

Additional Requirements

CSUSB requires their biology majors to complete PHY 4C - Heat Light and Waves before entering the biology major at their school. MAT-1B - Calculus II is also considered a corequisite of PHY 4B and 4C.

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Major and transfer course credit areas

Ensure you know how recommended classes satisfy your graduation and transfer goals.

  • Major
  • RCCD GE
  • CSUGE