Biology, Associate in Science Degree
Banner Code: 1_AS_BIOL
Control Number: 03957
Financial Aid Eligible
The Biological Associate of Science degree is intended to instill a desire in our students to learn more about the biological sciences, encourage critical thinking about how life functions in the natural world, and help students become scientifically literate citizens who can make informed decisions about biologically related issues.
Program Outcomes
- Use the scientific method to design, carry out, summarize & evaluate tests of biological hypotheses using modern laboratory equipment.
- Describe the biological processes that occur within or among organisms (e.g., protein synthesis, cell-to-cell communication, genetic transmission, digestion, reproduction, and nutrient flow through an ecosystem).
- Describe the variations observed in organisms and explain how populations have evolved through time.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses - Select one option from the following: | 9-12 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Introduction to Biology for Majors 1: Cell and Molecular Biology | ||
| Introduction to Biology for Majors 2: Ecology, Evolution, Diversity, and Physiology | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Introduction to Biology for Majors 1: Cell and Molecular Biology | ||
| Zoology | ||
| Zoology Lab | ||
| Botany | ||
| Botany Lab | ||
| Restricted Electives A - Select a minimum of 4 units from the following: | 4-5 | |
| Human Cadaver Prosection | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
| Human Anatomy | ||
| Anatomy-Physiology | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| Evolutionary Ecology | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Restricted Electives B - Select a minimum of five units of Chemistry and five units of Math: | 10 | |
| General Chemistry A | ||
| General Chemistry B | ||
| Organic Chemistry A | ||
| Organic Chemistry A Lab | ||
| Organic Chemistry B | ||
| Organic Chemistry B Laboratory | ||
| Calculus 1 | ||
| Calculus 2 | ||
| Calculus 3 | ||
| Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | ||
| Total Major Units | 23-27 | |
| OCC AS General Education 1,2 | up to 21 | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirements | varies | |
| Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE | 60 | |
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Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.
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Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| CHEM A180 | General Chemistry A 3, 4 | 5 |
| MATH A180 or MATH A180H |
Calculus 1 3, 5 or Calculus 1 Honors |
5 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL A180 | Introduction to Biology for Majors 1: Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 5 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
| Introduction to Biology for Majors 2: Ecology, Evolution, Diversity, and Physiology or Zoology and Zoology Lab |
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| ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 9-10 | |
| Units | 13-15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Select one of the following: 1 | 4 | |
| Botany and Botany Lab |
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OR ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 |
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| Core Course List B (See Requirements) - CHOOSE ONE | 2-5 | |
| ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 10 | |
| Units | 16-19 | |
| Total Units | 60-65 | |
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- If you chose BIOL A185 in a previous semester, you can take any degree applicable units
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VARIES REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE UNITS
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These courses meet required restricted electives for Chemistry and Mathematics (See Requirements)
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Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 5
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Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 2