Biology

The Biology Associate in Science Degree for Transfer, also called the Biology AS-T Degree, prepares students to transfer to CSU campuses that offer bachelor's degrees in Biology. Ed Code Section 66746-66749 states students earning the Biology AS-T degree will be granted priority for admission as a Biology major to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies. Students with a degree in biology may pursue careers in a variety of fields such as health care, biomedical/pharmaceutical research, education, environmental technology and more. A biology degree may also facillitate entry into various graduate or professional programs. The Biology AS-T Degree requires a total of 35 units of required courses and restricted electives as indicated below. The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees, and there are no additional graduation requirements: (1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (a) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements. (b) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. (3) ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for courses in the major.