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  "edition": "2026-2027",
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  "name": "Biology",
  "award": "Associate in Science for Transfer",
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      "markdown": "**Award Type:** Associate in Science for Transfer\n\nThe Associate in Science for Transfer in Biology will prepare students to move into the California State University (CSU) system, as well as other four-year institutions leading to a baccalaureate degree in such areas as botany, zoology, conservation and teaching. The biologist with a baccalaureate degree is prepared to enter graduate or professional programs of specialized study such as medicine, dentistry, medical technology, osteopathy and veterinary medicine.\n\n**Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements**\n\nCompletion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University, including the following:\n\n1.  Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).\n2.  A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.\n3.  Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0.\n4.  Minimum grade of C, or P grade, for each course in the major.\n\nThe following Allan Hancock College graduation requirements will not be required: Health and Wellness, Multicultural Gender Studies and Allan Hancock College General Education.\n\n**The graduate of the Associate in Science for Transfer in Biology will:**\n\n1.  Demonstrate proficient research skills in data gathering and analysis.\n2.  Demonstrate effective communication using the language, concepts and models of biology.\n3.  Demonstrate effective content knowledge of biodiversity."
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          "text": "A major of 37 units is required for the degree."
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          "text": "Required core courses (29 units):",
          "units": "29"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL 150",
          "title": "Cellular Biology",
          "units": "5",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL 154",
          "title": "General Botany",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL 155",
          "title": "General Zoology",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 150",
          "title": "General Chemistry 1",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 151",
          "title": "General Chemistry 2",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH C2210",
          "title": "Calculus I: Early Transcendentals",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Select an emphasis: General Physics or Engineering Physics. Complete both courses in that emphasis.",
          "units": "8"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS 141",
          "title": "General Physics 1",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS 142",
          "title": "General Physics 2",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS 161",
          "title": "Engineering Physics 1",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS 163",
          "title": "Engineering Physics 3",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Elective"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Elective units required for Biology AS-T: 0"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "General Education",
          "units": "24"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Complete the following: California - General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): 34 units (All courses must be UC transferable) Double Counting: Total units that may be doubled counted for the major and general education requirements: 10 units. Complete additional CSU transferable courses as needed to achieve 60 units required for the degree: 0 units. Visit myHancock and select the DegreeWorks icon to view Cal-GETC general education and transferable courses.",
          "units": "24"
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total",
          "units": "61"
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