{
  "college": "el-camino-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Biology",
  "id": "biology-as",
  "name": "Biology",
  "award": "Associate of Science",
  "department": "biology",
  "sourceUrl": "http://catalog.elcamino.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=3504",
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      "markdown": "**Natural Sciences Division**\nwww.elcamino.edu/academics/naturalsciences\n\nThe program is designed to provide students the opportunity to obtain a degree upon successful completion of the requirements of a biology transfer major. This major may include biology, botany, zoology, microbiology, molecular biology, or anatomy and physiology. The student in this program will master cell anatomy and physiology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, and the anatomy, morphology, physiology, life histories, ecology, and evolutionary aspects of archaebacteria, eubacteria, protist, fungi, and plant and animal kingdoms. Competency will be measured by exams and lab practicum exams, and in the performance of such laboratory skills as dissections, microbiological techniques, microscopy, and electrophoresis.\n\n## Preparation for the Biology Transfer Major\n\nFor information on specific university major requirements, please obtain a transfer curriculum guide sheet in the Counseling Services Center, consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. You may use the transfer major requirements to help you fulfill your associate degree requirements.\n\n### GE Patterns\n\nComplete one of the following:\n\n#### ECC GE: 24 units\n\nRequired for local degrees (AA and AS).\n\n#### Cal-GETC: 34 units\n\nRequired for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).\n\n### Electives\n\nAs needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.\n\n**Minimum Degree Total: 60 units**"
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  ]
}