ADT in Biology
Biology is a natural science that focuses on living organisms, including their structure, function, growth and development, and evolution and adaptation to the environment. The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer Degree (AS-T) can be a stand-alone degree or serve as preparation for a curriculum in a four-year institution, leading to a baccalaureate degree in areas such as microbiology, organismal biology, cell and molecular biology.
Students who complete this degree will be guaranteed admission with junior status to the California State University system, and will be given priority admission to our local CSU campus.
A.S.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Biology A.S.-Transfer Degree will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of biological concepts.
- Acquire scientific information from multiple sources including textbooks, the Internet, personal communication with professionals in the field, and educational computer software.
- Estimate and/or calculate the characteristics of biological systems and demonstrate an understanding of these calculations in order to better understand the natural processes that produce these characteristics.
- Formulate scientific hypotheses in order to distinguish between scientific and non-scientific questions and methods.
- Develop an understanding of relevant biological processes as well as processes from related sciences (e.g. physics, geology, chemistry) and apply these processes to predict the properties of biological systems.
- Examine how human activity has contributed to positive and negative changes in the environment to better understand and discuss past, current, and future environmental issues.
Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Meet the 12-unit residency requirement.
ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| BIOL 124 | Molecular and Cellular Biology | 5 |
| BIOL 125 | Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity | 5 |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| PHYS 201 | Physics A: Mechanics | 4-5 |
| or PHYS 111 | College Physics A | |
| PHYS 202 | Physics B: Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism | 4-5 |
| or PHYS 112 | College Physics B | |
| MATH 190 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry l | 5 |
| Total Units | 33-35 | |
2-3-Year Curriculum Map Examples
These maps represent two possible pathways through the program and are only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.
2-Year Map:
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| MATH 190 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry l | 5 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| COUN 160 or COUN 206 |
Strategies for College Success or Pathways to Careers in STEM |
3 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or History of Rock and Roll or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| ENGL 104 or ENGL 104H |
Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| BIOL 125 | Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity | 5 |
| MATH 191 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry ll | 5 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| HIST 107 |
History of the United States before 1877 or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors or History of the United States since 1877 or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors or History of Women in the United States |
3 |
| SPCH 100 |
Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors or Small Group Communication |
3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| CHEM 211L | Organic Chemistry A Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 210 | Organic Chemistry A | 3 |
| BIOL 124 | Molecular and Cellular Biology | 5 |
| PHYS 111 |
College Physics A or College Physics A - Honors or Physics A: Mechanics or Physics A: Mechanics - Honors |
4 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| POLI 103 or POLI 103H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| CHEM 220 | Organic Chemistry B | 3 |
| CHEM 221L | Organic Chemistry B Laboratory | 1 |
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or Ethnic Voices in Film or Children's Literature or Children's Literature - Honors or Literature of the Bible or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts or History of Rock and Roll or Great Religions of the World or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| ANTH 210 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors or Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Psychology - Honors or Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Sociology - Honors |
3 |
| PHYS 112 or PHYS 202 |
College Physics B or Physics B: Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism |
4 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 77 | |
Note: Course selections may affect total unit value.
3-Year Map:
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 175 | Pre-Calculus | 6 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| COUN 160 or COUN 206 |
Strategies for College Success or Pathways to Careers in STEM |
3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| MATH 190 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry l | 5 |
| Units | 5 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| CHEM 110 | Beginning General Chemistry | 5 |
| MATH 191 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry ll | 5 |
| ENGL 104 or ENGL 104H |
Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| ANTH 210 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors or Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Psychology - Honors or Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Sociology - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| BIOL 124 | Molecular and Cellular Biology | 5 |
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or History of Rock and Roll or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| SPCH 100 |
Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors or Small Group Communication |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| BIOL 125 | Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity | 5 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| PHYS 111 |
College Physics A or College Physics A - Honors or Physics A: Mechanics or Physics A: Mechanics - Honors |
4 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Summer Term 2 | ||
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or Ethnic Voices in Film or Children's Literature or Children's Literature - Honors or Literature of the Bible or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts or History of Rock and Roll or Great Religions of the World or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| CHEM 210 | Organic Chemistry A | 3 |
| CHEM 211L | Organic Chemistry A Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 112 or PHYS 202 |
College Physics B or Physics B: Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism |
4 |
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| Units | 11 | |
| Winter Term 3 | ||
| POLI 103 or POLI 103H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 3 | ||
| CHEM 220 | Organic Chemistry B | 3 |
| CHEM 221L | Organic Chemistry B Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 203 | Physics C: Waves, Optics & Modern Physics | 5 |
| HIST 107 |
History of the United States before 1877 or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors or History of the United States since 1877 or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors or History of the African-Americans to 1876 or History of the African-Americans since 1876 or History of Women in the United States |
3 |
| ENGL 290 |
Ethnic Voices in Film or Children's Literature or Children's Literature - Honors or Literature of the Bible or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts or Great Religions of the World or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies |
3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 96 | |
Note: Course selections may affect total unit value.
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
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