Description

The Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree with a focus in life science is designed for students who wish to explore the life sciences.This degree will prepare a student to transfer to an Oregon university with all their lower division general education requirements met and some of their lower division math and science courses completed. 
The AAOT in Life Sciences degree option may be best suited to students who are exploring science related pathways, considering blending STEM and humanities interests, or those that require developmental math preparation in their first year at COCC. Students may also choose this degree option if they prefer a terminal associates degree that allows for a variety of courses with a focus in life science.
Completion of this degree does not necessarily guarantee junior standing in the biology or other science major. Students who wish to obtain a Bachelor’s of Science in STEM fields and be guaranteed junior status upon transfer to a Oregon university may want to consider the Associates of Science Transfer Degree in Biology (AST-Biology).
Speak with your advisor about which degree is best for you.

Entrance Requirements

While this degree has no formal entrance requirements, individual courses may have prerequisites which must be met before enrollment.

Course Requirements

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HHPA activity courses (1 credit each) are not to be duplicated.

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Principles of Biology Sequence should be started in Fall term with BI 223Z Principles of Biology: Ecology and Evolution, alternatively students may start in Winter Term with BI 221Z Principles of Biology: Cells.

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BI 101 General Biology: Cells & Genes, BI 102 General Biology: Evolution, BI 103 General Biology: Ecology do not substitute for BI 221Z Principles of Biology: Cells, BI 222Z Principles of Biology: Organisms, BI 223Z Principles of Biology: Ecology and Evolution for a Bachelor's degree in most STEM majors.

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CH 104 Introduction to Chemistry I does not substitute for CH 221Z General Chemistry I& CH 227Z General Chemistry I Laboratory for a bachelor's degree in most STEM majors.

Advising Notes

200-level course in Biology and Chemistry are required for most science majors. BI 101, BI 102, BI 103 do not substitute for BI 221Z, BI 222Z, BI 223Z in most science majors. CH 104 does not substitute for CH 221Z & CH 227Z in most science majors.

Consider BI 231 Human Anatomy and Physiology I; BI 232 Human Anatomy and Physiology II; BI 233 Human Anatomy and Physiology III; BI 234 Microbiology if you are considering health careers such as nursing, medical assisting, or paramedicine. 

Consult your advisor about which electives, social science, and arts & letters courses are most appropriate for your intended major.

Performance Standards

• Academic Requirements:

  • Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.

  • Options for additional standards:

    • All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

• Additional Requirements:

  • None

Sample Plan