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  "college": "santiago-canyon-college",
  "edition": "2025-2026",
  "departmentName": "Biology",
  "id": "biology-as",
  "name": "Biology",
  "award": "A.S. Degree Major",
  "department": "biology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://sccollege.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog/program/biology-as-summer-2020",
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "The Associate of Science degree in Biology prepares students for transfer to a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree in biology or disciplines such as microbiology, botany, zoology, and careers in teaching, medicine and health sciences.\n\n### Program Courses & Requirements"
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Biology, AS",
          "units": "25"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL 211",
          "title": "Cellular and Molecular Biology",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL 221",
          "title": "Animal Diversity and Evolution",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL 231",
          "title": "Plant Diversity and Ecology",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 200B",
          "title": "General Chemistry B",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": ": Complete at least one of the following rules",
          "units": "5-10"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 200A",
          "title": "General Chemistry A",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 200AH",
          "title": "Honors General Chemistry A",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        }
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    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Learning Outcomes\n\n-   Demonstrate an understanding of the basic theories of biology.\n-   Demonstrate a knowledge of and an ability to apply and effectively communicate the scientific method."
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