# BIOLOGY (Associate in Science for Transfer)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Physics

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# **BIOLOGY
Associate in Science for Transfer**

### Description

The **Associate in Science in Biology Transfer (AS-T) Degree** is intended to meet the lower division requirements for Biology majors (or similar majors) at a CSU campus that offers a Biology baccalaureate degree.

 This degree provides for the completion of general lower-division preparation associated with the requirements for a bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, botany, ecology, forestry, zoology, microbiology, medicine, and other fields. It provides a broad, comprehensive overview of the main areas of biological science. The ability to critically think and use appropriate tools to solve biological questions will be emphasized.

**In addition to the courses listed below, the following requirements must be met for completion of the AS-T  Degree in Biology:**

1\. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
2\. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for more information.)
3\. Completion of the major with a grade of “C” or better in each course or a "P" if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis and the "P" is equal to a "C" or better.
4. Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.

Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department or Transfer Center for courses accepted into the Biology major at the CSU where they seek transfer.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 36 |
| BIOL 200 | Principles of Biology 1 (Molecular and Cellular Biology) | 5 |
| BIOL 201 | Principles of Biology 2 (Diversity and Ecology) | 5 |
| CHEM 130 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 140 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| MATH 190 | Calculus I | 4 |
| or MATH 190H | Calculus I Honors | 4 |
| MATH 191 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHY 150 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 160 | General Physics II | 4 |
| or PHY 211 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers - I | 4 |
| PHY 213 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers - III | 4 |
| **Cal-GETC Pattern (units will vary) Transferable Electives as needed to reach 60 transferable units DEGREE TOTAL 60 units** | |  |
| **Total** | | **36** |