Student Pathway 2021−2022 Biology AS-T
Biology Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
The Biology Associate of Science Degree for Transfer (AS-T in Biology) prepares students for transfer to a California State University to complete a bachelor’s degree with a maximum of 60 units. Biology graduates at the bachelors’ level are qualified for a variety of technical positions with government or industry, and they are also well prepared to enter a graduate program in any other science or in engineering. Biology majors are welcomed into professional programs such as law, business, or medicine. Teaching at the high school level with a bachelors’ degree or at a two-year college with a master’s degree are additional career options for the biology major. For the biologist who obtains the PH.D., experimental research and or teaching at the university level or basic research in government or industry are options for gainful employment.
Program Contact: Dr. Ann Fallon, Dr. Rosa Alcazar, Dr. Robyn Nearn, Dr. Arla Hile, Dr. Jared Rutledge, Dr. Stephanie Coffman, Dr. Gizelle Hurtado | Program Counselor: Tasha Hutchings
This map is meant to be used as a tool in discussions with your counselor towards creation of your personalized Student Education Plan (SEP)
Recommended Pathway
Semester 1:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| English 1A/1AH | Reading and Comprehension | 4 | CSU GE A2/IGETC 1A |
| Chemistry 1A | General Chemistry | 5 | Major Core – CSU GE B1&B3/IGETC 5A&5C (Check with counselor for Chemistry eligibility) |
| Math 5A | Math Analysis I | 5 | Major Course – CSU GE B4/IGETC 2 (Check with counselor for Math eligibility) |
| Semester Units: 14 | |||
- Explore transfer institutions and meet with Counselor to develop Student Educational Plan (SEP)
- Meet with Counselor to review AP credit, discuss which GE pattern to follow (IGETC or CSU GE), other college coursework, and high school transcript for Chemistry and Math eligibility
- Utilize tutorial services
Semester 2:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSU GE A3/IGETC 1B | Critical Thinking | 3 | Student Choice |
| Chemistry 1B | General Chemistry, Qualitative | 5 | Major Core – CSU GE B1 & B3 | IGETC 5A & 5C |
| Biology 11A | Biology for Science Majors 1 | 5 | Major Core – CSU GE B2 & B3 | IGETC 5B & 5C |
| **Math 5B | Math Analysis II | 4 | Follow up with Counselor |
| Semester Units: 17 | |||
- Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
- **Math 5B will be required for the UC’s
- Suggest taking OT 10 (Medical Terminiology)
Semester 3:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry 28A (Lec.) | Organic Chemistry I | 3 | CSU’s and UC’s require Organic Chem |
| Chemistry 29A (Lab) | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 2 | CSU’s and UC’s require Organic Chem |
| Biology 11B | Biology for Science Majors 2 | 5 | Major Core – CSU GE B2&B3/IGETC 5B&5C Major Core |
| **Math 6 | Math Analysis III | 5 | Math 6 is required for Physics 4B |
| ***Comm 1 or 1H | Public Speaking or Honors Public Speaking | 3 | CSU GE A1 | IGETC 1C |
| Semester Units: 15-18 | |||
- Follow up with a counselor to discuss transfer application deadlines
- **Some UC’s will require Physics 4A, 4B, 4C; Math 6 is a corequisite for Physics 4B
- ***If Math 6 is not necessary take Comm 1
Semester 4
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry 28B (Lec.) | Organic Chemistry II | 3 | CSU’s and UC’s require Organic Chem |
| Chemistry 29B (Lab) | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 2 | CSU’s and UC’s require Organic Chem |
| Physics 2A/4A | General Physics 1 or Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 4 | Major Core – CSU GE B1&B3/IGETC 5A&5C (Check with counselor to determine which Physics series to complete) |
| CSU GE C1 | IGETC 3A | Arts | 3 | CSU GE A1 | IGETC 3A: any course |
| Biology 12 | Research in Biology | 3 | Recommended course |
| Semester Units: 15 | |||
- Follow up with a counselor to review plan and discuss transfer progress
- Utilize Instructor office hours to learn more about the Biology major
- UC’s require completion of two semesters of Organic Chemistry; refer to www.assist.org for required transfer courses to be completed prior to transfer
Semester 5
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics 2B/4B | General Physics 2 or Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 4 | Major Core – CSU GE B1&B3/IGETC 5A&5C (Check with counselor to determine which Physics series to complete) |
| CSU GE E | Lifelong Learning and Self – Development | 3 | Student Choice Suggested courses: FN 35, Health 1, Psychology 2 |
| History 11 or 12/12H | History of the United States to 1877 or History of the United States since 1865 | 3 | CSU GE D | IGETC 4 CSU graduation requirement |
| CSU GE C2/IGETC 3B | Humanities | 3 | Suggestions: Phil 1C, Spanish, American Sign Language |
| Semester Units: 13 | |||
Area E is not required if following the IGETC general education pattern
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Apply to Transfer schools
CSU: 10/1-11/30 | UC: 11/1-11/30 | Privates: Dates Vary
Semester 6
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science 2/2H | American Government | 3 | CSU GE D | IGETC 4 – CSU graduation requirement |
| CSU GE Area F - Ethnic Studies OR IGETC 4 | Ethnic Studies OR Social Science - Depends on Transfer School | 3 | See Counselor for Recommendations |
| CSU GE C1 or C2 | IGETC 3 or 4 | Additional course from Arts and Humanities | 3 | Any course from CSU GE C1/C2 or IGETC 4 (Phil 1C, foreign language) |
| **Physics 4C | Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 4 | Completion of Physics 4C might be required (check with Counselor) |
| Semester Units: 13 | |||
- Apply for degree and Certificate: January - February
- **Physics 4C will be required for some UC’s
- Check student portals for transfer schools that you've applied to regularly - Don't miss any important deadlines!
Courses that would be helpful for this degree:
Pursuing Medical School
- Office Technology 10 – Medical Terminology
- Anthropoloy 1/1L – Biological Anthropology/Introduction to Biological Anthropology Lab
- Psychology 36 – Introduction to Biological Psychology
- Information Systems 15 – Computer Concepts
- Health 1 – Contemporary Health Issues
- Nutrition 40 or 35 – Nutrition or Nutrition and Health
- Geography 2 – Cultural Geography
- Philosophy 1C - Ethics
- American Sign Language, Spanish
Research
- Geography 10 – Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Techniques with Lab
- Information Systems 15 – Computer Concepts
- Psychology 45 – Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
- Biology 12 - Research in Biology
- Philosophy 1C - Ethics
- Philosophy 2 – Critical Reasoning and Analytic Writing
Things to Think About
- STEM Tutorial sessions
- Community Organizations: internships/scribe/job shadow/volunteer
- Join Pre-Professional Health Club/AMWA
