Degrees & Certificates
Biology AA
Effective Fall 2020
The Associate of Arts in Biology degree is designed to prepare students for transfer, but 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. It also provides students with the basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology, along with an overview of microbiology that impacts humans.
| 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 |
| PHYS 2A (Introduction to Physics I) | 4 |
| PHYS 2B (Introduction to Physics II) | 4 |
| Units Category | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units in the Major | 33 |
| Units Category | Units |
|---|---|
| General Education Pattern | Total Units Required |
| AA | 60 |
| CSU GE-B | 65 |
| IGETC (CSU) | 63 |
The Associate Degree is conferred upon those students who complete the required 60 or more semester units of the degree pattern with a grade-point average of 2.0 or better, of which 12 units must be earned at Las Positas College. In addition, students must complete a General Education pattern in order to earn a degree: see the Las Positas College General Education Pattern for Associate of Arts (AA) Degree, California State University General Education-Breadth, or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (for CSU) patterns for listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program, the optional course(s) taken, and the GE pattern selected. Elective units are degree applicable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.