AA Biology - Biological Sciences
The AA- Biology degree provides students with a strong biology and chemistry foundation to prepare students for entry-level opportunities in academia and industry and for further pursuits in higher education and specialized careers. The AA- Biology degree is designed to prepare students for transfer by fulfilling typical lower-division requirements at four-year institutions. Some variation in degree requirements may exist at a particular four-year institution; therefore, it is essential that the student refer to the catalog of the prospective transfer institution and consult a counselor.
AA - Biology Degree Requirements
Freshman Year
| Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| Botany 1* (General Botany) | 5 |
| Zoology 1 (General Zoology) | 5 |
| Chemistry 1A (General College Chemistry) | 5 |
| Chemistry 1B (General College Chemistry) | 5 |
| General Education Courses |
Sophomore Year
| Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| Biology 1** (Introduction to Cell Biology) | 5 |
| Physics 2A* (Introduction to Physics I) | 4 |
| Physics 2B** (Introduction to Physics IIII) | 4 |
| General Education Courses | |
| Total Units Required | 60 |
*Fall only
**Spring only
