# Biology (Associate in Science for Transfer)

Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Physics

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**Award Type:** Associate in Science for Transfer

The 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.

**Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements**

Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University, including the following:

1.  Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
2.  A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
3.  Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0.
4.  Minimum grade of C, or P grade, for each course in the major.

The following Allan Hancock College graduation requirements will not be required: Health and Wellness, Multicultural Gender Studies and Allan Hancock College General Education.

**The graduate of the Associate in Science for Transfer in Biology will:**

1.  Demonstrate proficient research skills in data gathering and analysis.
2.  Demonstrate effective communication using the language, concepts and models of biology.
3.  Demonstrate effective content knowledge of biodiversity.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **A major of 37 units is required for the degree.** | |  |
| **Required core courses (29 units):** | | 29 |
| BIOL 150 | Cellular Biology | 5 |
| BIOL 154 | General Botany | 5 |
| BIOL 155 | General Zoology | 5 |
| CHEM 150 | General Chemistry 1 | 5 |
| CHEM 151 | General Chemistry 2 | 5 |
| MATH C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| **Select an emphasis: General Physics or Engineering Physics. Complete both courses in that emphasis.** | | 8 |
| PHYS 141 | General Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 142 | General Physics 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 161 | Engineering Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 163 | Engineering Physics 3 | 4 |
| **Elective** | |  |
| **Elective units required for Biology AS-T: 0** | |  |
| **General Education** | | 24 |
| **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.** | | 24 |
| **Total** | | **61** |