Associate in Science for Transfer - Biology

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. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to Describe and demonstrate correct use of biology laboratory equipment, and be well-qualified as transfer students to a four-year university biology program.

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Science degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Science-Transfer Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
CHEM 101	BIOL 101	General Biology I	4
BIOL 101	BIOL 102	General Biology II	5
	List A - Select the following (23 - 24 units)
All three of the following must be satisfied: 1. ENGL 100 or ESL 151 2. One of the following: MATH 90, 90+, 90EF high school algebra 2 with a grade of "C" or better 3. One of the following: CHEM 110 or 1 year of high school chemistry (with lab) with a grade of "C" or better, and satisfactory test scores on the Chemistry Placement Exams.	CHEM 101	General Chemistry A	5
CHEM 101	CHEM 102	General Chemistry B	5
Placement is based on academic background or satisfactory completion of MATH 110, 110B or placement test scores. Placement is based on academic background or satisfactory completion of MATH 110 or 110B. Placement is based on academic background or satisfactory completion of MATH 110 or 110B.	MATH 103E or MATH 103EH or MATH 103E+	Calculus and Analytic Geometry I or Honors Calculus and Analytic Geometry I or Calculus and Analytic Geometry I with Support	5 or 5 or 6
	Select one of the following options:
	Option 1:
MATH 103E & 104E (MATH 104E may be taken concurrently; PHY 101 and MATH 104E	PHYS 101 & 102	Physics for Scientists & Engineers: A & B	5 & 5
	Option 2:
MATH 102 or 110 or 110B; PHY 105	PHY 105 & 106	Algebra-based Physics: A & B	4 & 4
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		32-35

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

February 2026	GCC Catalog Addendum 2025-2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.