The Associate in Science Degree, Biology Option prepares students for transfer to a four-year program in biological science. For those who wish to enter the job market at the Associate's level, the program prepares students with scientific backgrounds to qualify for positions such as laboratory aides and technicians in related science and allied health fields.
Some programs this degree prepares you for: Biological Science; Biochemistry; Molecular Biology; Marine and Aquatic Biology; Zoology; and Animal Science.
Some career fields the previous programs can help prepare you for: Medicine; Veterinary Medicine; Animal Caregiver; Dentistry; Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Podiatrist; Chiropractor; Optometrist; and Product Inspector.
Curriculum Requirements |
Credits |
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Program Courses |
Credits |
Communications
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BIO 162 General Biology I
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4
|
ENG 140 English Composition I |
3 |
|
BIO 163 General Biology II |
4 |
ENG 141 English Composition II |
3 |
|
BIO 170 General Ecology |
4 |
|
6 |
|
BIO 200 Genetics |
3 |
Humanities |
|
|
BIO 220 Evolutionary Biology |
4 |
Humanities Elective |
3 |
|
CHE 210 Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
|
3 |
|
CHE 211 Organic Chemistry II |
4 |
Social Science |
|
|
|
27 |
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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|
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SOC 101 Foundations of Success |
1 |
|
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Social Science Elective |
3 |
|
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|
|
7 |
|
|
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Mathematics and Sciences |
|
|
|
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CHE 164 General Chemistry I |
4 |
|
|
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CHE 165 General Chemistry II |
4 |
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|
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CSC 112 Microcomputer Software Applications |
3 |
|
|
|
MAT 151 Statistics |
3 |
|
|
|
Select two of the four below: (6-8 credits)
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MAT 131 College Algebra |
3 |
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MAT 141 Precalculus |
3 |
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|
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MAT 201 Calculus I |
4 |
|
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MAT 202 Calculus II |
4 |
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20-22 |
|
|
|
|
36-38
|
|
|
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| Recommended F/T Course Sequence |
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|
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|
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First Semester
|
Credits
|
|
Third Semester
|
Credits
|
ENG 140 English Composition I |
3 |
|
BIO 200 Genetics |
3 |
BIO 162 General Biology I |
4 |
|
CSC 112 Microcomputer Software Applications |
3 |
MAT College Algebra or Precalculus or Calculus I |
3-4 |
|
CHE 210 Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
CHE 164 General Chemistry I |
4 |
|
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
SOC 101 Foundations of Success |
1 |
|
MAT 151 Statistics |
3 |
|
15-16 |
|
|
16 |
Second Semester |
|
|
Fourth Semester |
|
ENG 141 English Composition II |
3 |
|
BIO 220 Evolutionary Biology |
4 |
BIO 163 General Biology II |
4 |
|
CHE 211 Organic Chemistry II |
4 |
BIO 170 General Ecology |
4 |
|
Humanities Elective |
3 |
MAT Precalculus or Calculus I or Calculus II |
3-4 |
|
Social Science Elective |
3 |
CHE 165 General Chemistry II |
4 |
|
|
14 |
|
18-19 |
|
|
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|
|
Optional BIO Elective* (from list below) |
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*BIO 165 Environmental Studies |
4 |
|
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*BIO 210 Comparative Anatomy |
4 |
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*BIO 262 Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
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*BIO 263 Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
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*BIO 264 Microbiology |
4 |
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Total Credits for Degree
|
63-65
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