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Biology

Associate in Science for Transfer



Program Details

The AS-T in Biology provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper-division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AS-T in Biology will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Biology or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Requirements to earn an Associate�s Degree for Transfer (ADT): 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of C or better. A �P� (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.(RQ 9204)

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Biology Pathways

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Featured Careers

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Bioinformatics ScientistsBachelor's degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising93,330
BiologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
GeneticistsPost-doctoral training, Master's degreeRising93,330
Molecular and Cellular BiologistsPost-doctoral training, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Forensic Science TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising67,440
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Biological TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising52,000
Food Science TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,430
Agricultural TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising46,790
Precision Agriculture TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising46,790

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Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Create and interpret hypotheses of evolutionary relationships among groups of organisms.
  2. Critically examine biological data and present their findings.
  3. Describe and demonstrate the correct use of biology laboratory equipment.