Biological Sciences A.S. Degree
The Biological Sciences curriculum provides students with the opportunity to meet the requirements for transferring to four year colleges in the areas of agriculture, animal science, biochemistry, bioengineering, biological sciences, biotechnology, chiropractic, clinical lab technician, curator, dental hygiene, dentistry, environmental studies, forestry, nutrition/dietetics, occupational therapy, plant science, pharmacy, physical therapy, pre-medical, nursing, range management, veterinary medicine, wildlife/fisheries biology, zoology, or entry level positions in related fields. Students must fulfill general education requirements for the AA/AS degree and take 20 units from a list of required biology courses and chemistry/geology/math/physics electives.
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Using the current catalog and academic counseling assistance, be sure to verify the most current degree requirements before starting any academic program.
Biological Sciences - A.S. DEGREE (20 units)
Required Courses: 12 Units from the following:
| Course # Bio.Sci. 1 Bio.Sci. 2 Bio.Sci. 3 Bio.Sci. 4 Bio.Sci. 5 - or 7A & 7B Bio.Sci. 6 |
Course Title General Biology Botany General Zoology Microbiology Human Anatomy - or Principles of Human Anatomy Human Physiology |
Unit Values 4 4 4 5 4 5 |
Plus at least 8 units from other courses listed above or from:
| Course # Chem. 1A-1B Chem. 2A-2B Chem. 3A-3B Geology 1 Math. 8 Math. 12 Math. 13 Math 16A/16B Math. 29 Math. 30 Math. 42 Physics 2A-2B - or Physics 4A-4B |
Course Title General Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry General Chemistry Physical Geology Trigonometry College Algebra Elementary Statistics Calculus for Social & Life Sciences Pre-Calculus Mathematics Analytical Geometry & Calculus Mathematical Analysis for Nonscience Majors General Physics - or Principles of Physics |
Unit Values 5-5 5-5 2/3-3 3 4 4 4 4-4 4-5 4-5 4 4-4 |
Total Units Required: 20
Recommended Electives:
Bio. Sci. 16, Bio. Sci. 90, C.S. 10 or C.I.S. 50, Int. 1
Note: The courses listed above may or may not satisfy Biological Science requirements at all transfer colleges. See a counselor.
Copyright 2004 Sierra College Biological Sciences Department
Last updated: 07/26/04.
