Biology
Associate in Science for Transfer Physics · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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:
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
- A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- 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:
- Demonstrate proficient research skills in data gathering and analysis.
- Demonstrate effective communication using the language, concepts and models of biology.
- 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 | |