A.A. Biology - Biological Sciences
Biologists study the origin and evolution, development, anatomy and physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology, genetics, ecology, behavior, and other basic principles of plants, animals, and other living organisms. Various areas of specialization are available to biologists in academic and industrial research, manufacturing, teaching, health care, natural resource management, public policy, consulting, administration, and organizations such as zoos, aquaria, museums, and parks. Biologists are usually classified according to speciality, e.g., microbiologists, ecologists, physiologists, molecular biologists, biochemists, naturalists, and geneticists. Preparation for some entry-level jobs in these and other areas generally requires a bachelor’s degree in biology.
This program is designed to prepare students for transfer; however, completion of this AA degree also provides entry-level opportunities for laboratory technicians in industry and the academic environment. This program fulfills typical lower-division requirements at four-year transfer institutions. Some variation in requirements may exist at a particular four-year college or university; therefore, it is essential that the student also 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
