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Biological Sciences A.S. Degree

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510. 

Total Units:
60-61

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
CHEM 400
General Chemistry I
5
MATH 120; and a college-level Chemistry course with a lab with a "C" or better or one year in high school Chemistry with a lab with a grade of "C" or better.
F, S
IV
ENGWR 300
College Composition
3
F, S
II(a)
STAT 300
Introduction to Probability and Statistics or
4
F, S
II(b)
MATH 400
Calculus I
5
MATH 375 or MATH 372 & 373
F, S
American Institutions
3
F, S
V(a)

Semester 2

13 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
BIOL 400
Principles of Biology
5
CHEM 400
F, S
CHEM 401
General Chemistry II
5
CHEM 400
F, S
Physical Education Activity
1
F, S
III(a)
Life Development Skills
2
F, S
III(b)

Second Year

Semester 3

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
BIOL 410
Principles of Botany or
5
BIOL 400
F, S
BIOL 420
Principles of Zoology
5
BIOL 400
F, S
CHEM 420
Organic Chemistry I
5
CHEM 401
F, S
Social/Behavioral Science
3
F, S
V(b)
Humanities
3
F, S
I

Semester 4

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
BIOL 410
Principles of Botany or
5
BIOL 400
F, S
BIOL 420
Principles of Zoology
5
BIOL 400
F, S
CHEM 421
Organic Chemistry II
5
CHEM 420
F, S
Ethnic/Multicultural Studies
3
F, S
VI
Degree Applicable Elective
3
F, S

*Student must complete both Biol 410 and 420.

Notes

  • See FLC AA/AS General Education requirements. 
  • A degree applicable elective is defined as any class with a course number between 100 and 499. 
  • Some English and math courses have support courses (co-requisites). See your assessment results for more details. 

Catalog Year: 2024-2025

Published April 09, 2024

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