Associate in Science for Transfer Degree in Biology
2022-2023 Map
Total Units: 60 - 61
Term 1
17 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CHEM 1: General Chemistry I | 5.00 | recommended placement varies | |
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 11 or CHEM 51 or one year of high school Chemistry; and Intermediate Algebra or equivalent This course introduces students to the basic principles of chemistry with a quantitative emphasis. Topics include atomic theory, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, thermochemistry, intermolecular forces and solutions. This is the first semester of a one-year course in chemistry intended for majors in the natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, pre-medicine), mathematics, and engineering. The two-semester sequence of CHEM 1 and CHEM 2 provides the basic chemical background needed for further investigations into our physical environment. Graded only. (C-ID CHEM 110/120S). |
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| MATH 30: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 5.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 20 and MATH 26 or college-level Pre-calculus A first course in differential and integral calculus of a single variable: functions, limits and continuity, techniques and applications of differentiation and integration, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Primarily for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Majors. (C-ID MATH 210). |
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| English Composition (Select One) | 4.00 | ||
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| IGETC Area 4 Choice | 3.00 | ||
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Notes:
Biology AS-T uses IGETC STEM for general education. IGETC for STEM is a separate IGETC track available for students planning to major in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. STEM students complete all courses in area 1,2 and 5 of IGETC. They only need two courses in area 3 and area 4.
Term 2
16.00 - 17.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| BIOL 41: Cell and Molecular Biology | 5.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1 and Intermediate Algebra or equivalent This course is an introductory study of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function as well as basic viral structure and reproduction. Attention is given to life processes within cells and to interactions between cells. Coverage includes experimental design and statistical analysis; basic biotechnology concepts and techniques; DNA structure, function, and gene expression; enzyme function; energetics; nutrient cycles in ecosystems; transport mechanisms; cytoskeletal components; cell communication (including nerve impulse conduction and signal transduction); cell reproduction; Mendelian and population genetics; cell evolution; and modern concepts of molecular biology. This course is designed for biology majors. (C-ID BIOL 135S/BIOL 190) |
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| CHEM 2: General Chemistry II | 5.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1 This course is a continuation of CHEM 1, General Chemistry I. Topics include chemical kinetics and equilibrium, acid-base and solubility equilibria, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, coordination compounds, nuclear chemistry, introduction to organic chemistry and qualitative analysis. This is the second semester of a one-year course in chemistry intended for majors in the natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, pre-medicine), mathematics, and engineering. The two-semester sequence of CHEM 1 and CHEM 2 provides the basic chemical background needed for further investigations into our physical environment. Graded only. (C-ID CHEM 120S) (C-ID CHEM 120S = CHEM 1 and CHEM 2). |
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| IGETC Area 1C Choice | 3.00 | ||
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| IGETC Area 3B Choice | 3.00 - 4.00 | Taking a US History course within this area is recommended. If you select one of the following courses; HIST-8, HIST-10, HIST-18, HIST-26, ECON-20H or ECON-20, it will also meet the US-1 graduation requirement for UC and out of state. | |
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Term 3
15 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 5.00 | BIOL-42 and BIOL-43 are offered both semesters. It is strongly recommended to take BIOL-42 before BIOL -43. | |
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 4.00 | ||
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| IGETC 1B choice | 3.00 | ||
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| IGETC Area 4 Choice | 3.00 | ||
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Term 4
12 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 5.00 | BIOL-42 and BIOL-43 are offered both semesters. It is strongly recommended to take BIOL-42 before BIOL -43. | |
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| IGETC 3A choice | 3.00 | ||
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 4.00 | If you took PHYS-21 you must take PHYS-22, if you took PHYS-41 you must take PHYS-42 | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Department strongly recommends students to take CHEM-21 which is required prior to many upper division courses at various transfer schools | ||
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