The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer (AS-T) is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor's degree in Biology, or a "similar" major at a CSU campus. Each CSU campus determines which of the degrees it offers are “similar” and can be completed with the preparation included in the AS-T in Biology within 60 units once a student transfers, so which majors are “similar” varies from CSU to CSU. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to CSU’s Associate Degree for Transfer Major and Campus Search CSU’s Associate Degree for Transfer Major & Campus Search website and seek guidance from a Moorpark College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.  

To earn an AS-T in Biology, students must:

1. Complete 60 semester or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

a. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for STEM* or the California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) for STEM* requirements. 

b. The required coursework for the AS-T in Biology as listed in the Moorpark College catalog.  

2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some transfer institutions and majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.

3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 §55062), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade (A, B, or C).

4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 semester units must be completed in residence within the college district. 

Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the AS-T in Biology will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system.  Students should consult with a counselor to obtain more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

* This AS-T presumes completion of the CSU GE-Breadth for STEM or IGETC for STEM, allowing deferment of two courses (one in Arts/Humanities and one in Social Science) to be completed after transfer.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• demonstrate an understanding of how evolutionary principles provide a comprehensive model for understanding the origins and relationships of living organisms.
• utilize the scientific method to critically analyze data and results.
• demonstrate an understanding of biological observation and experiments as well as the information and theories derived from both of these methods of study.