Los Angeles Mission College
Curriculum Committee
Program Narrative
AS-T
Program Title: Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer
Item 1. Statement of Program Goals and Objectives
The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer degree will provide the student with a solid basic
foundation in the fundamental principles in biology, the scientific method and biotechnology.
The degree will allow the student to transfer to a CSU as a Biology major.
Item 2. Catalog Description
The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer degree is appropriate for all students who want
to pursue a career in the life sciences and allied health professions such as medicine, dentistry
and pharmacy. In the 21st century, no field can compare to the biological sciences in terms of
major discoveries that directly affect society and individuals. The disciplines are endless and
new ones arise annually: genetic engineering, forensics, biochemistry, veterinary medicine,
pathology, botany, zoology, marine biology, forestry, microbiology, conservation biology,
ecology, environmental studies, and bioinformatics. The Associate in Science in Biology for
Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Biology or a
similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the
CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To complete the degree, students must fulfill the following requirements:
(1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to
the California State University, including both of the following:
(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the
California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.
(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of
emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or
area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for courses in the major.
Program Requirements (as they will appear in the LAMC Catalog)
Required Core: (10 units)
Biology 6 – General Biology I: Cell & Molecular Biology
Biology 7 – General Biology II: Organismal, Evolutionary & Ecological Biology
List A: (23 units)
Chemistry 101 – General Chemistry I
Chemistry 102 – General Chemistry II
Physics 6 – General Physics I
Physics 7 – General Physics II
Mathematics 265 – Calculus with Analytical Geometry I
5 units
5 units
5 units
5 units
4 units
4 units
5 units
Major Total: 33 units
Double-Counted (IGETC/CSU): 9-12 units
IGETC/CSU GE Breath: 37-39 units
Electives (CSU Transferrable – IGETC/CSU): 3-5 units
Degree Total: 60 units