# Biology (Associate in Science for Transfer Degree)

San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Physics

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## BIOLOGY - ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER DEGREE

### Summary

The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related major in the California State University (CSU) system. It is accepted by some but not all CSU campuses. Students who complete this degree and transfer to a participating CSU campus will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. It may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus that does not accept the degree.

**Award Notes:**
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

-   Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University
-   Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major.
-   Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some CSU campuses and majors may require a higher GPA. Please see a counselor for more information.
-   Minimum grade of “C” or “P” or better for each course in the major. Students should review the Pass/No Pass acceptance policy of the transfer institution prior to requesting this grade option.
-   Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Biology Program will be able to:**

1.  Think critically, developing the skills to ask vital questions and solve biological problems by applying the Scientific Method.
2.  Demonstrate the ability to report and/or explain scientific information appropriately.
3.  Investigate biological questions using appropriate tools and techniques.
4.  Demonstrate environmental awareness by recognizing the importance of interconnections among living organisms, including people, and their environments.
5.  Come prepared for class and complete assigned work thoughtfully.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 31-33 |
| BIOL 210A | Introduction to the Biological Sciences I | 4 |
| BIOL 210B | Introduction to the Biological Sciences II | 4 |
| CHEM 200 | General Chemistry I - Lecture | 3 |
| CHEM 200L | General Chemistry I - Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 201 | General Chemistry II - Lecture | 3 |
| CHEM 201L | General Chemistry II - Laboratory | 2 |
| **Select 3-5 units from the following courses** | | 3-5 |
| MATH 121 | Basic Techniques of Applied Calculus I | 3 |
| or MATH 150 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| **Select 10 units from one of the following groups** | | 10 |
| **Group 1** | | 10 |
| PHYS 125 | General Physics | 5 |
| PHYS 126 | General Physics II | 5 |
| **Group 2** | | 10 |
| or PHYS 180A | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 181A | General Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
| PHYS 180B | General Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 181B | General Physics Laboratory II | 1 |
| **Group 3** | | 10 |
| or PHYS 195 | Mechanics | 5 |
| PHYS 196 | Electricity and Magnetism | 5 |
| **SELECT 3-5 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:** | | 3-5 |
| CHEM 231 | Organic Chemistry I - Lecture | 3 |
| CHEM 231L | Organic Chemistry I - Laboratory | 2 |
| or MATH 122 | Basic Techniques of Calculus II | 3 |
| or MATH 151 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |