Biology for Transfer
Description
The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer (AS-T) is granted upon successful completion of a courses in the degree. The following is required for all AD-T degrees for transfer to the California State University system.
- Completion of a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 (C) in all CSU-transferable coursework, that is courses numbered 1500 and above. Note that while a minimum GPA of 2.0 (C) is required for admission to a CSU, some transfer institutions for certain majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with the transfer counselor at the transferring institution for details. Students are advised to check on ASSIST.org for the most recent information.
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an AA-T or AS-T major courses as detailed in section of the catalog under Degrees & Certificates. Please see a counselor for more information.
- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
Program Learning Outcomes
The Associate in Science in Biology degree for Transfer (AS-T) provides a clear and direct route for students to seamlessly transfer as a junior to a Biology program at a CSU.
Students who complete this program and transfer to a CSU are able to:
- Identify and explain the definitive characteristics of living organisms in a clear and concise manner.
- Demonstrate an understanding of evolution and its relationship to the unity and diversity of living organisms.
- Employ the scientific method by proposing hypotheses based on observations, testing the hypotheses, critical analyzing
- experimental data, and formulating conclusions based on the experimental data.
- Find, select, and evaluate various types of scientific information including research articles, mass media sources, and web information,
- Demonstrate the safe and correct operating procedures in the use and treatment of common lab equipment and materials.