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Biology AS-T Degree - Cal-GETC

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:
61

First Year

Semester 1

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
CHEM 400 1
General Chemistry I
5
See Note Below
F, S
5A/5C
ENGWR 300
College Composition or
3
F, S
1A
ENGWR 480
Honors College Composition
3
F, S
1A
MATH C2210
Calculus I
5
Precalculus
F, S
2
Arts
3
F, S
3A

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

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
BIOL 400
Principles of Biology
5
CHEM 400
F, S
5B/5C
CHEM 401
General Chemistry II
5
CHEM 400
F, S
Critical Thinking and Composition
3
ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H
F, S
1B
Ethnic Studies
3
F, S
6

Second Year

Semester 3

14 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
BIOL 411
Plant Science
4
BIOL 400
F, S
PHYS 350
General Physics
4
Trigonometry or higher level math
F, S
Oral Communication
3
F, S
1C
HIST 310
United States History to 1877 or
3
F, S
4
HIST 311
United States History since 1865 or
3
F, S
4
HIST 331
Women in American History
3
F, S
4

Semester 4

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
BIOL 420
Principles of Zoology
5
BIOL 400
F, S
PHYS 360
General Physics
4
PHYS 350
F, S
Humanities
3
F, S
3B
POLS 301
Introduction to Government: United States
3
F, S
4

Notes

  • See General Education requirements for: CSU or UC.
  • See ASSIST.ORG for the transfer requirements for the institution to which you plan to transfer. 
  • Please Note: If planning on transferring to a four-year college or university, it is highly recommended to complete your science series courses (e.g. Biology 400, 411, 420) at the same community college. Series splitting could jeopardize the acceptance of your coursework at certain college and universities. Please see a counselor for additional information.
  • A transferable elective is defined as any class with a course number between 300 and 499. Electives may vary for the CSU and UC systems. 
  • U.S. History/American Ideals is a graduation requirement for all CSUs. 
  • Foreign Language may be required for CSU Sacramento IF student did not complete 3 years in high school. This requirement may vary at different colleges. 
  • 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: 2026-2027

Published May 07, 2026

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