The Human Biology Associate in Science degree provides a solid foundation in the biological sciences for students who are seeking entry to nursing and related health occupations. Completion of this degree meets all Biology and Chemistry prerequisites for admission to the LVN and LVN-RN programs, and fulfills many of the lower-division requirements for a variety of baccalaureate degrees in Health Sciences. This degree is not intended for pre-medical, pre-dental, or pre-pharmacy students (see A.S. or AS-T in Biological Sciences instead). 

Career and Transfer Opportunities: A solid background in human biology is required for many undergraduate majors and careers in the allied-health field. To earn this degree students must meet the following: •Completion of 60 semester units. •Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0, •Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and •Completion of AA/AS General Education, IGETC or CSU GE-Breadth.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ Describe the gross and microscopic structure of, and the homeostatic mechanisms controlling, the organ systems of the human body

✔ Describe the role of normal flora, opportunistic and obligate pathogens in human health and disease

✔ Describe the molecular basis of biological inheritance, summarize the principles of Mendelian genetics, and explain human genetics including a discussion of various genetic disorders

✔ Apply the scientific method to investigate biological questions by collecting and quantitatively analyzing data

✔ Follow transfers and transformations of energy and matter through the human body.