# Biological Science (Associate in Science)

Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Biological Sciences

Source: https://butte.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/25398/28408/28088/28061/28240

**About the Program**

**Program Goal:** Local

**GE Pattern(s):** Butte Local, Cal-GETC

**Program Code:** 01306.00AS

This program meets the lower division major preparation for a similar major at CSU, Chico. Visit website for details www.assist.org

This major also serves as a basis for pre-medicine, pre-dentistry and pre-veterinarian students.

**Program Learning Outcome(s):**
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

1.  Critically analyze and accurately express an understanding of scientific work in the context of the scientific method.
2.  Demonstrate academic skills needed for success in biology after transfer.
3.  Apply knowledge of fundamental biological principles such as evolution and taxonomy and ecological, physiological and molecular processes.
4.  Correctly employ scientific techniques and correctly use scientific equipment.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | | 25 |
| BIOL 41 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| BIOL 42 | Organismal Biology | 5 |
| BIOL 43 | Ecology and Evolution | 5 |
| CHEM 1 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 2 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| **Total** | | **25** |