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Apr 18, 2024
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2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology Associate of Science
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The curriculum in the Biology Associate of Science Degree is designed to provide the transfer student the opportunity to achieve a biology degree with greater flexibility in completing restrictive electives. While a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering majors related to this field, earning the Biology Associate of Science 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.
| Course ID |
Title |
Units |
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| Pathway Option 1 - (15 Units) |
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| CHEM 1A * |
General Chemistry |
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 * |
General Chemistry |
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 * |
General Chemistry |
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 |
4 |
| 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 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 2B, or PHYS 4B, PHYS 4C.
Associate of Science Degree
Complete a minimum of 60 units including the total number of units described above and the General Education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 to qualify 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 and to the Associate Degree – General Education Requirements in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements.
*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.
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