AA/AS in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

The Microbiology Associate in Science Degree at Fullerton College introduces students to the field of microbiology and prepares them to continue in microbiology or a related discipline. It can also lead to a first job in a biological sciences laboratory. The required courses are Cell and Molecular Biology and General Microbiology. Students add restricted electives chosen from genetics and evolutionary biology, general and organic chemistry, college algebra, trigonometry, and physics for the life sciences. Program outcomes include applying the scientific method to microbiology, working safely and proficiently with laboratory equipment and techniques, and explaining the link between molecular and cellular structure and function. The degree requires a total of 18 to 19 units, with 9 units in required courses and 9 to 10 units from the restricted electives.