AA Biology - Biological Sciences
Important Announcement: All Biology courses have new rubrics and numbers starting in Fall 2015. Please refer to this table.
The AA- Biology degree provides students with a strong biology and chemistry foundation to prepare students for entry-level opportunities in academia and industry and for further pursuits in higher education and specialized careers. The AA- Biology degree is designed to prepare students for transfer by fulfilling typical lower-division requirements at four-year institutions. Some variation in degree requirements may exist at a particular four-year institution; therefore, it is essential that the student refer to the catalog of the prospective transfer institution and consult a counselor.
AA - Biology Degree Requirements
Freshman Year
Courses |
Units |
Biology 1A: General Botany (formerly Botany 1) |
5 |
Biology 1B: General Zoology (formerly Zoology 1) |
5 |
Chemistry 1A: General College Chemistry |
5 |
Chemistry 1B: General College Chemistry |
5 |
General Education Courses |
|
Sophomore Year
Courses |
Units |
Biology 1C: Cell and Molecular Biology (formerly Biology 1) |
5 |
Physics 2A*: Introduction to Physics I |
4 |
Physics 2B**: Introduction to Physics II |
4 |
General Education Courses |
|
Total Units Required |
60 |
*Fall only
**Spring only
