# Biology (Associate in Arts)

Evergreen Valley College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Biology

Source: https://catalog.evc.edu/degrees-certificates/biology/biology-associate-arts/

The purpose of the associate degree in Biology is to provide a lower division science foundation for those interested in pursuing biology as a major field of study. Students considering careers in research, teaching, medical fields, biotechnology, or other related fields require a foundation in biological sciences. This major is not intended as a transfer degree. Students who intend to transfer are recommended to complete the Biology AS-T.

Associate degrees require that students earn a “C” or better in all major or area of emphasis courses.  A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

### Learning Outcomes

#### Program Learning Outcomes

-   Employ the scientific method in the design, implementation, data collection, and analysis of experiments or observational studies.
-   Practice current or industry-standard laboratory techniques and lab safety procedures.
-   Explain scientific concepts and processes from levels ranging from biochemical to ecological.

### Required Courses

#### Major Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BIOL 004A | General Principles and Cell Biology | 5 |
| BIOL 004B | Organismal Biology and Biodiversity | 5 |
| CHEM 001A | General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 001B | General Chemistry | 5 |

#### Major Electives

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Select 6 units from the following:** | | 6 |
| ↳ BIOL 020 | Human Biology |  |
| ↳ BIOL 061 | Human Heredity |  |
| ↳ BIOL 062 | Plants and Human Welfare |  |
| ↳ BIOL 063 | Ecology: Connections of Life, Environment and Humans |  |
| ↳ BIOL 064 | Marine Biology |  |
| ↳ BIOL 065 | Wildlife Biology |  |
| ↳ BIOL 071 | Human Anatomy |  |
| ↳ BIOL 072 | Human Physiology |  |
| ↳ BIOL 074 | General Microbiology |  |
| ↳ BIOL 080C | Field Biology - Coastal California |  |
| ↳ BIOL 080D | Field Biology - Desert and Dunes |  |
| ↳ BIOL 080F | Field Biology - Forest and River Ecology |  |
| ↳ BIOL 080G | Field Biology - Volcanoes of California |  |
| ↳ ENVIR 010 | Environmental Science |  |

#### Recommended Preparation (Chemistry and Math)

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ↳ CHEM 012A | Organic Chemistry |  |
| ↳ CHEM 012B | Organic Chemistry |  |
| ↳ STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics |  |
| ↳ MATH 071 | Calculus I With Analytic Geometry |  |
| or ↳ MATH 066 | Calculus I Late Transcendentals for STEM |  |
| ↳ MATH 072 | Calculus II With Analytic Geometry |  |
| or ↳ MATH 067 | Calculus II Late Transcendentals for STEM |  |

#### Total Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Major Requirements** | | 20 |
| **General Education Requirements** | | 34 |
| **Major Electives** | | 6 |
| **Total Units** | | **60** |

1. _Some GE courses may be double-counted within the major and will reduce the number of units.  General electives may be needed to reach 60 units. Please consult with a counselor to determine which courses are applicable._