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Apr 19, 2024
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2020-2021 Catalog [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):
| Course ID |
Title |
Units |
| Pathway Option 1 - (15 Units) |
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| CHEM 1A * or |
General Chemistry |
5 |
| CHEM 2 * |
General Chemistry Principles |
5 |
| BIO 3AH * |
Honors General Biology I |
5 |
| BIO 3BH * |
Honors General Biology II |
5 |
| Pathway Option 2 - (15 Units) |
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| CHEM 1A * or |
General Chemistry |
5 |
| CHEM 2 * |
General Chemistry Principles |
5 |
| BIO 3AH * |
Honors General Biology I |
5 |
| BIO 3C * |
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
5 |
| Pathway Option 3 - (13 Units) |
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| CHEM 1A * or |
General Chemistry |
5 |
| CHEM 2 * |
General Chemistry Principles |
5 |
| BIO 4A * |
Principles of Cellular Biology |
4 |
| BIO 4B * |
Principles of Organismal Biology |
4 |
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Restrictive Electives |
10 |
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR:
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23-25
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| Restricted Electives (10 Units) |
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| BIO 11 * |
Human Anatomy |
4 |
| BIO 12 * |
Human Physiology |
4 |
| BIO 15 * |
General Microbiology |
5 |
| BIO 19 |
Marine Biology |
4 |
| BIO 20 |
Introduction to Biology |
4 |
| BIO 22 * |
Human Genetics |
3 |
| BIO 28 |
Plants and Human Affairs |
3 |
| BIO 30 |
Human Biology |
3 |
| BIO 31 |
Biology of Plants |
3 |
| BIO 40 |
Evolution |
3 |
| BIO 43 |
Animal Behavior |
3 |
| BIO 45 |
Biology of Human Disease |
3 |
| BIO 112 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
| MATH 3A * or |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus |
5 |
| MATH 3AH * |
Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus |
5 |
| MS 20 |
Introduction to Oceanography |
4 |
| PHYS 1A * or |
Physics with Calculus for Life Sciences and Chemistry I |
4 |
| PHYS 2A * or |
Introduction to Physics |
5 |
| PHYS 4A * |
General Physics |
5 |
Suggested coursework not required for the major: CHEM 1B, CHEM 12A, CHEM 12B, MATH 3B, PHYS 1B or PHYS 2B, or PHYS 4B, PHYS 4C.
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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