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Biological Sciences A.S. Degree - Fall 2025 Catalog Rights

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. ATTENTION: General Education requirements have changed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please see GE guidance page for more information on the different pathways.

Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
CHEM 400 1
General Chemistry I
5
See Note Below
F, S
L5
ENGL C1000 Z
Academic Reading and Writing
3
F, S
L1A
STAT C1000 Z
Introduction to Statistics or
4
F, S
L2
MATH 400 Z
Calculus I
5
MATH 375 or MATH 372 & 373
F, S
L2
Living Skills: Life Development Skills Z
3-2
F, S
L7B
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1Chem 400 pre-requisites are intermediate algebra; 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.

Semester 2

14 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
BIOL 400
Principles of Biology
5
Chem 305 or Chem 400
F, S
CHEM 401
General Chemistry II
5
CHEM 400
F, S
Living Skills: Physical Education Z
1
F, S
L7A
Oral Communication and Critical Thinking Z
3
ENGWR 300
F, S
L1B
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Second Year

Semester 3

15-16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
BIOL 410
Principles of Botany or
5
BIOL 400
F, S
BIOL 411
Plant Science
4
Biology Elective: See List Below
5
F, S
Social/Behavioral Science Z
3
F, S
L4
Art and Humanities Z
3
F, S
L3
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

A minimum of 8 units from the following:

  BIOL 323 Plants and People (4)

  BIOL 350 Environmental Biology (3)

  BIOL 380 Natural History Field Studies: Coastal Ecosystems (1)

  BIOL 382 Natural History Field Studies: Desert Ecosystems (1)

  BIOL 384 Natural History Field Study of Forest Ecosystems (1)

  BIOL 386 Natural History Field Studies: Marine Ecosystems (1)

  BIOL 388 Natural History Field Studies: River Ecosystems (1)

  BIOL 389 Natural History Field Studies: Wetland Ecosystems (1)

  CHEM 420 Organic Chemistry I (5) RECOMMENDED FOR BIOL MAJORS

  CHEM 421 Organic Chemistry II (5)

  MATH 400 Calculus I (5)

  MATH 401 Calculus II (5)

  PHYS 350 General Physics (4)

  PHYS 360 General Physics (4)

  PHYS 411 Mechanics of Solids and Fluids (4)

  PHYS 421 Electricity and Magnetism (4)

  PHYS 431 Heat, Waves, Light and Modern Physics (4)

Semester 4

16-15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
BIOL 420
Principles of Zoology
5
BIOL 400
F, S
Biology Elective: See List Below
5
F, S
Ethnic Studies
3
F, S
L6
Degree Applicable Elective
3-2
F, S

A minimum of 8 units from the following:

BIOL 323 Plants and People (4)

  BIOL 350 Environmental Biology (3)

  BIOL 380 Natural History Field Studies: Coastal Ecosystems (1)

  BIOL 382 Natural History Field Studies: Desert Ecosystems (1)

  BIOL 384 Natural History Field Study of Forest Ecosystems (1)

  BIOL 386 Natural History Field Studies: Marine Ecosystems (1)

  BIOL 388 Natural History Field Studies: River Ecosystems (1)

  BIOL 389 Natural History Field Studies: Wetland Ecosystems (1)

  CHEM 420 Organic Chemistry I (5)

  CHEM 421 Organic Chemistry II (5) RECOMMENDED FOR BIOL MAJORS

  MATH 400 Calculus I (5)

  MATH 401 Calculus II (5)

  PHYS 350 General Physics (4)

  PHYS 360 General Physics (4)

  PHYS 411 Mechanics of Solids and Fluids (4)

  PHYS 421 Electricity and Magnetism (4)

  PHYS 431 Heat, Waves, Light and Modern Physics (4)

  STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics (4)

Notes

ATTENTION: General Education requirements have changed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please see  GE guidance page for more information on the different pathways. For the previous academic year see  General Education requirements.

  • FLC 2025-2026 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. 
  • Students may earn credit for College Entrance Board Advanced Placement (AP) tests with scores of 3, 4, or 5. AP scores can be used to meet Folsom Lake College associate degree general education , CSU,UC, and other 4 year University requirements --Check with your counselor to determine whether these test results will be accepted at the transfer institution of your choice.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published May 10, 2025

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