Biology UC Pathway

Certificate of Achievement
2022-2023

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About the Program

The Biology Program provides a diverse array of educational opportunities to meet the needs of our community. Academic pathways are available for students seeking transfer to four-year institutions, an AA degree in Biology, an AA degree in Biology: Allied Health, pre-nursing and pre-dental hygiene program preparation, or pre-professional coursework (e.g., medicine, pharmacy, radiology, optometry, paramedic, and veterinary). Additionally, the program offers courses required for various AA/AS degrees and certificates (e.g., Horticulture, Kinesiology, Psychology, Viticulture/Enology), and to meet general education requirements.

About the Certificate

The Biology UC Pathway Certifi cate of Achievement is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into a biology major at a University of California campus. The certificate also provides entry-level opportunities for laboratory technicians in industry and the academic environment. The coursework provides foundational knowledge and hands-on experiences across all levels of biology, from the molecular to the ecological.

Program Outcomes

• Upon completion of an Certifi cate of Achievement in Biology UC Pathway, students are able to explain and apply basic
  principles and processes of biology at diff erent levels, from the biochemical to the ecological.
• Upon completion of an Certifi cate of Achievement in Biology UC Pathway, students are able to design, conduct, analyze,
  and/or report results of investigations and experiments in the laboratory and/or field.
• Upon completion of an Certificate of Achievement in Biology UC Pathway, students are profi cient in standard biology lab
  techniques and lab safety procedures.
  
  

Required Core: (45 Units) Units

Course	Units
BIO 1A General Botany	5
BIO 1B General Zoology	5
BIO 1C Cell and Molecular Biology	5
CHEM 1A General College Chemistry I	5
CHEM 1B General College Chemistry II	5
CHEM 12A Organic Chemistry I	5
CHEM 12B Organic Chemistry II	5
MATH 1 Calculus I	5
MATH 2 Calculus II	5

Units

Units Category	Units
Total Units	45

Updated: July 2022