Associate in Science for Transfer - Biology

The AS-T in Biology provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper-division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AS-T in Biology will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Biology or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution.

Requirements to earn an Associate’s Degree for Transfer (ADT): 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of C or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to describe and demonstrate the correct use of biology laboratory equipment; critically examine biological data and present their findings; and create and interpret hypotheses of evolutionary relationships among groups of organisms.

Associate in Science-Transfer Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
BIOL 101	General Biology I	4
BIOL 102	General Biology II	5
LIST A - COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
CHEM 101	General Chemistry A	5
CHEM 102	General Chemistry B	5
MATH 103E/103E+/103EH	Calculus and Analytic Geometry I	5-6
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS
Option 1:
PHY 101 & 102	Physics for Scientists & Engineers: A & B	5 & 5
Option 2:
PHY 105 & 106	Algebra-based Physics: A & B	4 & 4
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		32-35

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable. 

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Spring 2026	GCC Catalog Addendum 2025-2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.