The AS degree in Biological Sciences provides a strong foundation for transfer to
a 4 year university in order to complete a BS in Biology or related fields. It may
also provide appropriate training for employment in medical, clinical, agricultural,
and/ or biotechnology laboratories, museums, and/or educational outreach.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to describe and demonstrate
correct use of basic biology laboratory equipment; students will be able to critically
examine biological data and present their findings; students will be able to create
and interpret hypotheses of evolutionary relationships among groups of organisms.
Associate of Science Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
UNITS |
|
BIOL 101
|
General Biology I |
4
|
|
BIOL 102
|
General Biology II |
5
|
|
CHEM 101
|
General Chemistry A |
5
|
|
CHEM 102
|
General Chemistry B |
5
|
| CHEM 105 |
Organic Chemistry A |
5 |
| CHEM 106 |
Organic Chemistry B |
5 |
| MATH 103E |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry |
5 |
| MATH 104E |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry |
5
|
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
39 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2026 |
GCC Catalog 2026-2027 |
| Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |
