Associate in Science for Transfer in Biology
Santa Barbara, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 419 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Biology is the scientific study of life through the observation of structure, function, reproduction, growth, origin, evolution, and behavior of living organisms and their relation to each other and their environment. Advances in biological knowledge are providing solutions to the most challenging problems in medicine, environmental resources, agriculture and human ecology. Employment opportunities continue to increase as knowledge grows in genetic engineering, embryonic development, learning and memory, aging, environmental studies, natural resource management and the regulation of populations.
The Associate in Science for Transfer degree in Biology provides students with the foundational knowledge necessary to make a successful transition into a Baccalaureate Degree at any of the CSU campuses. The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges. Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system in a similar major, although not necessarily to a specific campus. Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors. Students who are planning to pursue an AA-T or AS-T are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for additional information about this transfer program.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Enrolled students may apply one time per year in February. If awarded, the money is disbursed for the following academic year in two parts: half in the fall semester and half in the spring semester. The amounts range from very small: $100-750 and larger $1000-2500 with some variations in between.
Curriculum
Biology (BIOL)
- BIOL 100 Concepts Of Biology (4 Units)
- BIOL 101 Plant Biology (4 Units)
- BIOL 102 Animal Biology (5 Units)
- BIOL 103 Cell and Molecular Biology (5 Units)
- UC Transfer Limit: BIOL 103 maximum credit, 5 units.
- BIOL 110 Natural Science (3 Units)
- BIOL 112 Evolution and Adaptation (3 Units)
- BIOL 116 Biological Illustration (4 Units)
- BIOL 118 Nature Photography (3 Units)
- BIOL 120 Natural History (4 Units)
- BIOL 122 Ecology (3 Units)
- BIOL 123 Ecology Laboratory (1 Unit)
- BIOL 124 Biological Oceanography (4 Units)
- BIOL 125 Marine Biology (4 Units)
- BIOL 126 Aquatic Ecosystems (3 Units)
- BIOL 130 Methods in Field Biology (3 Units)
- BIOL 133 Ecology of Morro Bay Area (1 Unit)
- BIOL 140 Principles of Biology (3 Units)
- BIOL 141 Biology Laboratory (2 Units)
- BIOL 142 Marine Science (3 Units)
- BIOL 144 Biogeography (3 Units)
- BIOL 150 Biodiversity (3 Units)
- BIOL 161 DNA and Society (3 Units)
- BIOL 171 Human Evolution (3 Units)
- BIOL 172 Symbiosis (3 Units)
- BIOL 291 Seminars in Biology (2 Units)
- BIOL 295 Internship In Biology (2-4 Units)
- BIOL 298 Independent Reading in Biology (1-4 Units)
- BIOL 299 Independent Research In Biology (1-4 Units)
- BMS 100 The Human Body (4 Units)
- BMS 107 Human Anatomy (4 Units)
- BMS 107D Human Anatomy Discussion (1 Unit)
- BMS 108 Human Physiology (4 Units)
- BMS 108D Human Physiology Discussion (1 Unit)
- BMS 110 Physiology of Exercise (3 Units)
- BMS 110L Physiology of Exercise Laboratory (1 Unit)
- BMS 118 Human Microanatomy (3 Units)
- BMS 119A Human Dissection: Head and Neck (1 Unit)
- BMS 119B Human Dissection: Appendages (1 Unit)
- BMS 119C Human Dissection: Torso (1 Unit)
- BMS 127 Medical Microbiology (4 Units)
- BMS 128 Human Nutrition (3 Units)
- BMS 128L Human Nutrition Laboratory (1 Unit)
- BMS 136 Biology Of Human Sexuality (3 Units)
- BMS 146 Human Form and Function (3 Units)
- BMS 146L Human Form and Function Laboratory (1 Unit)
- BMS 157 General Microbiology (4 Units)
Botany (BOT)
- BOT 100 Concepts of Botany (4 Units)
- BOT 121 Plant Diversity (4 Units)
- BOT 122 Flowering Plant Identification (3 Units)
- BOT 123 Field Botany (3 Units)
Zoology (ZOOL)
- ZOOL 110 Animal Physiology (3 Units)
- ZOOL 122 Animal Diversity (3 Units)
- ZOOL 123 Animal Diversity Laboratory (1 Unit)
- ZOOL 124 Insect Biology (3 Units)
- ZOOL 137 Ornithology (3 Units)
- ZOOL 138 Biology of Birds (1.5 Unit)
- ZOOL 140 Animal Behavior (3 Units)
Program Outcome
Learning Outcomes
- Articulate the principles of evolutionary theory, the history of its development, and the role that evolution plays in the continuity and diversity of life.
- Summarize and illustrate an understanding of the development of the organism, from fertilization to the adult form.
- Explain and apply fundamental ecological principles, from populations to communities through ecosystems, and the geographical distribution of life on Earth.
- Communicate the unifying principles governing the organization of organisms, from molecules to populations.
- Compare and contrast organismal diversity and life histories, including nomenclature, taxonomy and systematics.
- Characterize fundamental metabolic pathways, describe bioenergetics, and relate the interdependence of these pathways.
- Demonstrate understanding of the structure and function of tissues, organs and organ systems, describing interrelationships and mechanisms of their integration to support the whole, functioning organism and the underlying causes of dysfunction.
- Describe and connect the role of DNA in regulating cell activity to its importance as the basis of inheritance, evolution and biotechnology.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the basic methods, instrumentation and quantitative analytical skills used to conduct biological research, including fundamental methods of microscopy, animal and plant dissection, and molecular and cellular biology.
- Produce original research reports and review papers in a standard scientific format based on laboratory, field experiments and literature searches that include critical quantitative and qualitative evaluation of data to effectively communicate results, interpretations and concepts.
English Language Requirements
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