Dec 05, 2025  
2025-26 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-26 Academic Catalog

Roadmap: B.A. in Biological Sciences for Transfers


This roadmap is intended for students who have completed an Associate’s Degree for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T) or who have completed the equivalent pre-requisites. Please consult your STAN Degree Progress and academic advisor as you develop your academic plan.

Third Year

Fall Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement
3  
 
Major Requirement
3  
 
GE UD 2 or 5
Choose one:
  • Upper-Division Mathematics
  • Upper-Division Sciences
3
 
GE UD 3
Upper-Division Arts & Humanities
3
 
Student Success Skills
Student Success Skills Course
1
 
Units to 120
General Elective
2
 
 
Semester Units
15
 
 
Cumulative Total
15
 
Spring Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement
3  
 
Major Requirement
Diversity & Systematics
4
 
Major Requirement
Upper-Division Major Elective
4
 
GE UD 4
Upper-Division Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
 
Units to 120
General Elective
1
 
 
Semester Units
15
 
 
Cumulative Total
30
 

Fourth Year

*Apply for Graduation*

Fall Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement
4  
 
Writing Proficiency
Writing Proficiency Course
3
Students are encouraged to consult with their BIOL advisor on availability of BIOL WP courses
Major Requirement
Genetics & Biotechnology
2
 
Major Requirement
Upper-Division Major Elective
3
 
Units to 120
General Elective
3
Select a course that meets the Sociocultural Inquiry requirement, if still needed
 
Semester Units
15
 
 
Cumulative Total
45
 
Spring Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement
Structure & Funcion 
4
 
Major Requirement
Diveristy & Systematics
4
 
Major Requirement
Upper-Division Major Elective
3
 
Units to 120
General Elective
4
 
 
Semester Units
15
 
 
Cumulative Total
60
To qualify for graduation, students must complete a minimum of 120 units overall.