Associate of Science in
Associate of Science Degree in Biology Rio Hondo College
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Introduction
The Associate of Science Degree in Biology prepares students who are intending to transfer to a four-year institution in the biological sciences. This degree provides for the completion of general lower-division coursework associated with the requirements for a bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, botany, ecology, forestry, zoology, microbiology, medicine, etc. The degree is specifically designed for students intending to transfer to a CSU or UC campus. Students completing the degree will take specific courses in chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics in addition to a general education preparation such as the CSU general education plan or IGETC.