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Biology A.S. Degree

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2023-24
Total Units:
60-61

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
CHEM 305 + / 309 + / 400 +
*Major Elective
5
IV
GE
Humanities
3
I
GE
INDIS 313 **
Freshman Seminar
3
IIIB
GE
MATH 373 ***
Trigonometry for Calculus
4
IIB

*Allied Health Path: CHEM 305, 309 or 400

*General Biology & Pre-Med Path: CHEM 400


+ Prerequisite for CHEM 305: Intermediate Algebra with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process

+ Prerequisite for CHEM 309: Intermediate Algebra with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process

+ Prerequisite for CHEM 400: CHEM 300 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process


**INDIS 313 - Freshman Seminar is specifically designed for First Time in College students. If you\'re not a First Time in College student, please select a GE course from SCC General Education Area IIIB, such as HCD 310-College Success.


***If you don\'t place directly in MATH 373 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take MATHS 71/MATH 373 combo course.

Semester 2

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
*Major Elective (List A)
5
GE
Physical Education
1
IIIA
GE
American Institutions
3
VA
GE
ENGWR 300 ** / 488 H / ESLW 340
College Composition
3-4
IIA
GE
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
VB

*See Lists in Semester 4.


**If you don\'t place directly in ENGWR 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGWR 300 combo course.

Second Year

Semester 3

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
*Major Elective (List A)
5
ME
*Major Elective (List B)
3
GE
Ethnic/Multicultural Studies
3
VI
Elec
**Elective
3
Elec
**Elective
2

*See Lists in Semester 4.


**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Semester 4

14 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
*Major Elective (List B)
5
Elec
**Elective
3
Elec
**Elective
3
Elec
**Elective
3

**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.


List A (Select two courses (10 units) from the following:)

BIOL 402 Cell & Molecular Biology

BIOL 412 Plant Biology

BIOL 422 Animal Biology

BIOL 430 Anatomy & Physiology

BIOL 431 Anatomy & Physiology

BIOL 440 General Microbiology

Allied Health Path: BIOL 430, 431 & 440

General Biology & Pre-Med Path: BIOL 402, 412 & 422


List B (A Minimum of 8 units from the following:)

BIOL 100 Introduction to Concepts of Anatomy & Physiology

BIOL 305 Natural Biology

BIOL 308 Contemporary Biology

BIOL 309 Contemporary Biology Lab

BIOL 314 Dinosaurs & the Science of Life

BIOL 315 Dinosaurs & the Science of Life Lab

BIOL 320 Field Botany

BIOL 326 Ethnobotany

BIOL 327 Ethnobotany Lab

BIOL 330 Introduction to Entomology

BIOL 332 Introduction to Ornithology

BIOL 342 The New Plagues: New & Ancient Infectious Disease Threatening World Health

BIOL 350 Environmental Biology

BIOL 360 Environmental Regulations

BIOL 362 Field Methods In Ecology

BIOL 364 Restoration Ecology

BIOL 370 Marie Biology

BIOL 402 Cell & Molecular Biology

BIOL 412 Plant Biology

BIOL 422 Animal Biology

BIOL 430 Anatomy & Physiology

BIOL 431 Anatomy & Physiology

BIOL 434 Pathology: The Study of Disease

BIOL 440 General Microbiology




Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Sacramento City College.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of Sacramento City College\'s general education requirements – Area I; Area II(a) and II(b); Area III(a) and III(b), or Area III(c); Area IV; Area V; and Area VI – with an overall 2.0 GPA.
  4. Completion of all three competency requirements (reading, writing, and mathematics).

Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.


Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Biology Path Options

Recommended course sequence by major or career interest. Please meet with a counselor or your biology professor to select the appropriate biology course sequence.


General Biology & Pre-Med Path: BIOL 402, BIOL 412, BIOL 422. Prerequisite for BIOL 402. CHEM 400 with a grade of "C" or better. Prerequisite for BIOL 412 & BIOL 422. BIOL 402 with a grade of "C" or better.


Allied Heath Path: Nursing, Dental Hygiene & Physical Therapy Assistant Path: BIOL 430, BIOL 431, BIOL 440. Prerequisite for BIOL 430 & BIOL 440. CHEM 305, CHEM 309 or CHEM 400 with a grade of "C" or better. Prerequisite for BIOL 431. BIOL 430 with a grade of "C" or better.


Licensed Vocational Nursing & Occupational Therapy Assistant Path: BIOL 100 or BIOL 430 & BIOL 431. Prerequisite for BIOL 430. CHEM 305 or CHEM 309, CHEM 400 with a grade of "C" or better. Prerequisite for BIOL 431. BIOL 430 with a grade of "C" or better.

Placement Information

Support courses required for English and Math per placement.  Check your e-Services account under “Academic Records”  to determine your placements.

Published March 06, 2024

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