Biology
Associate in Science for Transfer Biological Sciences · Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog
About the Program
Program Goal: Transfer
GE Pattern(s): Cal-GETC
Program Code: 35022.30AS-T
Students completing Associate Degrees for Transfer are guaranteed admission to the CSU system. Please see the beginning of the “Academic Programs” section for details.
Program Learning Outcome(s): Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:
- Critically analyze and accurately express an understanding of scientific work in the context of the scientific method.
- Demonstrate academic skills needed for success in biology after transfer.
- Apply knowledge of fundamental biological principles such as evolution and taxonomy and ecological, physiological and molecular processes.
- Correctly employ scientific techniques and correctly use scientific equipment.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | 38 | |
| 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 |
| Select one: | 5 | |
| MATH C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 5 |
| MATH C2210E | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals – Embedded Support | 5 |
| Select one group: | 8 | |
| PHYS 21 | College Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 22 | College Physics II | 4 |
| OR | 4 | |
| PHYS 41 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 4 |
| orPHYS 42 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 4 |
| Total | 38 | |