# Biology (Associate of Science)

El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Biology

Source: http://catalog.elcamino.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=3504

**Natural Sciences Division**
www.elcamino.edu/academics/naturalsciences

The 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.

## Preparation for the Biology Transfer Major

For 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.

### GE Patterns

Complete one of the following:

#### ECC GE: 24 units

Required for local degrees (AA and AS).

#### Cal-GETC: 34 units

Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).

### Electives

As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.

**Minimum Degree Total: 60 units**