164 Chabot College 2024-2026 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, BIOS LIFE SCIENCES (BIOS) Degrees AS-T Biology AS-T Public Health Science AS Biological Sciences: Emphasis Health Science AS Biology Certificate of Achievement Biological Sciences: Health Science Fundamentals BIOLOGY Associate in Science for Transfer The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer degree provides students with a foundation in biological principles and the diversity of life. Biology students study life at the molecular, cellular, organismal, ecological, and evolutionary levels. Students answer scientific questions by critically evaluating scientific information, developing and testing hypotheses using the tools and techniques of the biological sciences, analyzing data, and interpreting results. Many students major in biology to prepare for careers in research, teaching, natural resource management or medical professions. The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer degree assists students in a more seamless transfer experience into the California State University System. California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer are guaranteed admission with junior standing in the CSU System and given priority admission consideration to CSU campuses to a Biology baccalaureate degree program that is deemed similar to their community college major. Students wishing to pursue the Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer degree must: 1. Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units eligible for transfer to the California State University. 2. Complete the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC/CSU) for STEM or CSU GE Breadth for STEM. 3. Complete a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. 4. Obtain a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0. 5. Earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. Program Learning Outcomes 1. perform experiments; collect, analyze and report data; 2. develop competency with standard equipment and techniques of biosciences; 3. communicate scientific concepts by verbal, written, and graphic/illustrative means; 4. collaborate with peers to perform experiments, maintain a safe laboratory environment, and discuss scientific concepts. Required Core (13 units) BIOS 21A Principles of Plant Biology and Ecology 4 BIOS 21B Principles of Animal Biology and Evolution 4 BIOS 21C Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology 5 List A (21-23 units) PHYS 3A College Physics A 4 PHYS 3B College Physics B 4 CHEM 1A General College Chemistry I 5 CHEM 1B General College Chemistry II 5 MTH 1 Calculus I 5 or MTH 15 Applied Calculus I 3 Major Requirements 34-36 Units General Education CSU GE 33 Units IGETC GE 31 Units Electives As needed, minimum of 60 CSU transferable Units Total 60 minimum degree applicable Units PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE Associate in Science for Transfer The AS-T in Public Health Science provides a clearly articulated curricular track for students who wish to transfer to baccalaureate degree programs at a California State University (CSU) campus. California Community College students who are awarded an AS-T in Public Health Science are guaranteed admission with junior standing in the CSU System and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus to a program in areas such as Public Health, Health Science, Kinesiology with a Health Education or a Health and Wellness Promotion concentration, Collaborative Health and Human Services with Community Health option, as well as related fields. For detailed requirements for individual four-year institutions, students should contact the transfer institution and meet with a counselor for specific transfer course requirements in their chosen major. AS-T Requirements: • Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses, • Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0, • Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and • Completion of IGETC or CSU GE-Breadth. Program Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate an understanding of health and wellness information using the scientific method, scientific research and established knowledge. 2. Explain the interdependence of molecular through organismal structure and function in both health and disease. 3. Acquire, conduct, analyze, and interpret data using scientific terminology, measurements, and protocols.
