Biological Science, BA (2024-2025) (AS-T Biology)

The AS-T in Biology guarantees 60 transferable units and the completion of STEM lower division core GE (except for one course in GE Area C and one course in GE Area D). The AS-T degree in Biology will meet the BIOL 30 , BIOL 31 , CHEM 1A , CHEM 1B , PHYS 2A , PHYS 2B , and MATH 30 requirements at SJSU.

Below is the path to the BA in Biological Science degree in 60 semester units for students who earn the AS-T in Biology. Students must complete all lower division major requirement courses with a “C-” or better. Any prerequisite to a chemistry course must be passed with a “C” or better.

This roadmap has an approved P.E. waiver.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (15 units)

Upper Division Writing Self Placement Exercise Completed
GE Area C Course 3 units
*BIOL 115 - General Genetics 4 units
**BIOL 155 - Hypothesis Testing 3 units
CHEM 8 - Organic Chemistry 3 units
CHEM 9 - Organic Chemistry Lab 1 unit
Lower OR Upper Division University Elective 1 unit

2nd Semester (14 units)

BIOL 100W - Scientific Communication Workshop 3 units (Writing in the Disciplines + Area R)
CHEM 132 - Introductory Biochemistry 4 units
Upper Division Major Elective Course: ***BIOL 113 - Principles of Systematics 3 units
Upper Division Major Elective Course from BIOL/BOT/ENT/MICR/ZOOL 4 total units

Year 2

3rd Semester (16-17 units)

BIOL 159 - Integrative Biology OR BIOL 160 - Ecology 3-4 units (Area R)
Upper Division Major Elective Courses from BIOL/BOT/ENT/MICR/ZOOL 9 total units
Lower OR Upper Division University Elective(s) 4 units

4th Semester (14-15 units)

HIST 170S (Area S+US1) OR a different SJSU Studies Area S if US1 already satisfied 3 units
POLS 170V (Area V+US23) OR a different SJSU Studies Area V if US2+3 already satisfied 3 units
GE Area D Course 3 units
Upper Division Major Elective Courses from BIOL/BOT/ENT/MICR/ZOOL 3 units
Lower OR Upper Division University Elective 2-3 units

Roadmap Notes

A minimum of 40 upper division units must be completed for degree. This roadmap is a sample pathway. Check with a major advisor regarding the most appropriate course sequence for you. 60 units minimum will be transferred with this degree, however up to 70 transfer units can be applied to the lower division and lower division free electives if articulated.

* BIOL 115 must be passed with a “C” or better for enrollment in BIOL 113 (2nd semester) and BIOL 159 (if selected in the 3rd semester).

** BIOL 155 must be passed with a “C” or better for enrollment in BIOL 159 (if selected in the 3rd semester).

*** BIOL 113 must be passed with a “C” or better for enrollment in BIOL 160 (if selected in the 3rd semester).