Discover the study of living things and their vital processes.
The Biological Sciences curriculum at Grossmont College has three principal objectives:
General Education, Associate Degree/Transfer and Preparation for Allied Health Careers.
General education courses are based on the premise that an educated person should
have an opportunity to learn the characteristics and attributes common to all life
in order to understand their own place among living things.
The primary emphasis of the biological sciences major program is to prepare students
for successful transfer to baccalaureate (four-year) institutions.
Duration
We offer a local Associate of Science (AS) degree, and an Associate of Science for
Transfer Degree in Biological Science. These degrees can be earned in 4 semesters
if you are a full-time student and prepare you for transfer to a four-year institution.
For more information, please visit our department webpage: Biological Science
Each academic plan below represents one possible pathway for the program and is for
reference only. We highly encourage you to meet with a counselor to create an education
plan specific to your goals!
| Major | Course | Class Title | Requirement | Units | Semester | GE Pattern | Options | Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
*An asterisk indicates that there might be some flexibility around this course selection. Please see a counselor for more information.
Note: This is not an educational plan. Pathways for transfer to CSUs (California State Universities) can vary by institution. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop an individualized plan for your academic goal.
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