Degree Requirements

The three associate degrees in biology require completion of the courses listed below. Additional general education and graduation requirements for the associate degree are listed in the catalog. The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 units.

Certificate of Performance: Applied Biotechnology

Students may take the specific biotechnology courses (Biology 206) and receive a Certificate of Completion authorized and issued by the academic department. It is not intended to nor will it be recognized as an official state approved program. It is intended to provide students with intensive laboratory skills development experience to meet entry-level employment requirements in the biotechnology industry.

Courses required for the Certificate Units
BIOL 109, Preparation for Biotechnology
 5
BIOL 206, Biotechnology Instrumentation
 6

 Total: 11

*A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District.

Associate in Science Degree: Biology: Transfer Track

Courses Required for the Major Units
BIOL 210A Introduction to the Biological Sciences I
 4
BIOL 210B, Introduction to the Biological Sciences II
 4
CHEM 200, General Chemistry I
 3
CHEM 200L, General Chemistry I Laboratory
 2
CHEM 201, General Chemistry II
 3
CHEM 201L, General Chemistry II Laboratory
 2
MATH 121, Basic Techniques of Applied Calculus I and
MATH 122, Basic Techniques of Calculus II or
MATH 150, Calculus Analytical Geometry I

5 - 6

 Total: 23 - 24

Recommended electives: Biology 100 (Mesa & Miramar), 101, 110, 115, 130, 180, 200, 205, 215, 230, 232, 235, 250 (Mesa & Miramar), 290, 296.

Associate in Science Degree: Biology: Allied Health Track

Consult the Nursing Education faculty (City College) or a counselor to verify current course requirements for associate degree and baccalaureate nursing program preparation.

Courses Required for the Major Units
BIOL 107, General Biology - Lecture & Laboratory
 4
BIOL 205, General Microbiology
 5
BIOL 230, Human Anatomy
 4
BIOL 235, Human Physiology
 4
CHEM 100, Fundamentals of Chemistry
 3
CHEM 100L, Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
 1

 Total: 21

Recommended electives: Biology 101, 130, 180, 215, 250; Chemistry 130, 130L.

Associate in Science Degree: Biology: Applied Biology Track

This is a degree which prepares students for employment in the biotechnology industry.

Courses Required for the Major Units
BIOL 107 General Biology - Lecture and Laboratory
 4
BIOL 205, General Microbiology
 5
BIOL 206 Biotechnology Instrumentation
 6
CHEM 200 General Chemistry I - Lecture
 3
CHEM 200L General Chemistry I - Laboratory
 2
CHEM 201 General Chemistry II - Lecture
 3
CHEM 201L General Chemistry II - Laboratory 2
CISC 181 Principles of Information Systems 4

Total: 29

Recommended electives: Physics 180A, 180B, 181A, 181B.