Biology for Transfer
AS-T Degree Biology · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Biology for Transfer - AS-T
Description
The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer degree includes courses that explore life at the molecular, cellular, organismal and ecological levels, providing a foundation for further study in the life sciences.
Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:
- A minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. Students should keep in mind that while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- A minimum of 18 semester units of major requirements completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate skill in scientific thinking, communication, problem solving and experimental methodology.
- Discuss current scientific hypotheses of the evolutionary origins of organismal diversity.
- Apply evolutionary theory and structure-function relationships, relative to interactions between biological entities and their environments, as unifying ideas across all levels of biological organization.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Science for Transfer Degree (AS-T): | ||
| Required Core: | 12 | |
| BIOL 40 | Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 42 | Evolutionary Ecology | 3 |
| BIOL 42L | Research Methods in Evolutionary Ecology | 1 |
| BIOL 44 | Biology of Organisms | 4 |
| List A: | 22-24 | |
| CHEM 24A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 24B | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| MATH 65A | Calculus I | 4 |
| Choose one group: | 8 | |
| Group 1: | 8 | |
| PHYS 35 | Calculus Based Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 36 | Calculus Based Physics II | 4 |
| Group 2: | 8 | |
| orPHYS 20A | Algebra/Trigonometry College Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 20B | Algebra/Trigonometry College Physics II | 4 |
| Total | 34-36 | |
Other Information
STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Local Program (Major) Code: S066
Program Control Number: 35060
TOP Code: 0401.00
CIP Code: 26.0101