Associate in Science for Transfer Degree in Biology
2024-2025 Map
Total Units: 60 - 62
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 | Prerequisite: CHEM 11 or CHEM 51 or one year of high school Chemistry and intermediate Algebra or equivalent. Meets IGETC Area 5A/5C. | |
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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/CHEM 120S). |
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| MATH 30: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 5.00 | Prerequisite: MATH 20 and MATH 26 or MATH 20 and MATH 26s, MATH 28 or MATH 28s, or college-level Pre-calculus or equivalent. Meets IGETC Area 2A. | |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 20 and MATH 26 or MATH 20 and MATH 26s, MATH 28 or MATH 28s, or college-level Pre-calculus or equivalent 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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| IGETC Area 1A Choice (Select One) | 4.00 | ||
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| IGETC Area 4 Choice (Select One) | 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 | Meets IGETC Area 5B/5C. | |
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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 190/BIOL 135S). |
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| CHEM 2: General Chemistry II | 5.00 | Meets IGETC Area 5A/5C. | |
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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 (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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| IGETC Area 3B Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 4.00 | Taking ECON 20, ECON 20H, HIST 8, HIST 10, HIST 18, or HIST 26 is recommended to meet the US-1 graduation requirement for UC and out of state. | |
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Term 3
15.00 - 16.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| BIOL 42: Organismal Biology | 5.00 | Meets IGETC Area 5B/5C. | |
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Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Algebra or equivalent This course is intended for majors and includes a survey of the biology and diversity of organisms and emphasizes classification, structure and function of organisms. (C-ID BIOL 130S/BIOL 135S). |
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| Required Core (Select One): Meets IGETC Area 5A/5C | 4.00 - 5.00 | ||
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| IGETC 1B Choice (Select One) | 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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| BIOL 43: Ecology and Evolution | 5.00 | Meets IGETC Area 5B/5C. | |
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Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Algebra or equivalent This course, intended for majors, examines the basic principles governing evolution of organisms and interactions between organisms and the environment, and emphasizes ecological principles and mechanisms of evolution. (C-ID BIOL 130S/BIOL 135S). |
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| IGETC 3A Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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| Required Core (Select One): Meets IGETC Area 5A/5C. | 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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