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Mar 29, 2024
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2018-2019 Spring Edition [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology Associate of Science
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The curriculum in the Biology Associate Degree program is designed to provide the transfer student the opportunity to achieve an Associate degree. While a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering majors related to this field, earning the Associate degree would demonstrate achievement and may support attempts to gain entry-level employment or promotion.
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Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the scientific method.
- Demonstrate the ability to make links among topics and sub-disciplines so that information can be used for deeper comprehension.
- Demonstrate the ability to use the attained knowledge foundation to illustrate concepts and compare examples.
Required Course Options (13-15 Units)
Pathway Option 1 - (15 Units)
Pathway Option 2 - (15 Units)
Pathway Option 3 - (13 Units)
- CHEM 1A GENERAL CHEMISTRY 5 Units *
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- CHEM 2 GENERAL CHEMISTRY PRINCIPLES 5 Units *
- BIO 4A PRINCIPLES OF CELLULAR BIOLOGY 4 Units *
- BIO 4B PRINCIPLES OF ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY 4 Units *
Restrictive Electives 10 Units
Total Units for the Major: 23-25
Associate of Science Degree
Completion of all the courses listed above and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate of Science degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.
General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees
Refer to the Graduation Requirements or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.
*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.
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