Biology

Associate in Science

Biology

spring-registration-calloutThis degree can lead to a baccalaureate degree in biology at accredited colleges and universities.  It is appropriate for students interested in pre-professional programs, such as, biology, ecology, pharmacy, chiropractics, medical, dental, mortuary science, horticulture, veterinary and education.  It may also apply to technician-level job opportunities when two years of academic preparation in biology are required.  Electives should be selected based on the student’s interest, the requirements of the transfer institution or technical-level vocation opportunities.  It is strongly recommended that students entering the program have a minimum of one year of high school biology, chemistry and mathematics at an advanced level.  Some courses require prerequisites; check course descriptions.

For additional information, please contact science department chair, Kenneth Cabarle.

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:

  • Correctly explain and apply the scientific method, and competently analyze data;
  • Demonstrate safe laboratory practices and correct use of laboratory equipment and supplies;
  • Use terminology appropriate to living systems to communicate knowledge to identify and explain basic biological concepts;
  • Utilize information technology to obtain scientific literature that can be interpreted and analyzed;
  • Assess ethical scenarios in the life sciences and propose possible outcomes.
Program requirements
Courses Credits
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES - 30 credits
When a general education course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.
Communication (6 credits)  
    ENGL101-Composition I
3
    ENGL102-Composition II
3
Mathematics-Science-Technology (12 credits)  
    BIOL109-General Biology I
4
    MATH155-Calculus I
4
    CHEM110-General Chemistry I
4
Social Science (3 credits)  
    General Education Social Science course
3
Humanities (6 credits)  
    Choose ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110
3
    General Education Humanities course
3
General Education Elective (3 credits)  
    *General Education course
3
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
30
PROGRAM COURSES - 30 credits
 
    Program Requirements (12 credits)
    BIOL110-General Biology II
4
    CHEM111-General Chemistry II
4
    CHEM210-Organic Chemistry I
4
    Program Electives   (18 credits)
18

     Choose 18 credits from the following:

  •     BIOL104-Bioethics: Realities of the New Millennium (3 cr.)
  •     BIOL205-Genetics
  •     BIOL250-Microbiology
  •     CHEM211-Organic Chemistry II
  •     ENVL205-Ecology
  •     MATH152-Linear Algebra
  •     MATH156-Calculus II
  •     MATH255-Calculus III
  •     PHIL101-Introduction to Logic (3 cr.)
  •     PHYS125 or PHYS225 (See advisor for best option. Offered in Fall only)
  •     PHYS126 or PHYS226 (See advisor for best option. Offered in Spring only)
 
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS
30

*Technological Competency: 0-4 credits

Is fulfilled with CISM125 or CISM132, which may be taken as a General Education Elective, testing out or reviewed departmental portfolio.

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE:
60

(BIOG) EFFECTIVE FALL 2024

RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF COURSES

Recommended sequence of courses
Course Code Course Name Course Credits
First Semester (15 credits)
BIOL109 General Biology I 4
CHEM110 General Chemistry I 4
ENGL101 Composition I 3
MATH155 Calculus I 4
Second Semester (15 credits)
BIOL110 General Biology II 4
CHEM111 General Chemistry II 4
ENGL102 Composition II 3
Choose Program Elective 4
Third Semester (17 credits)
CHEM210 Organic Chemistry I 4
Gen Ed Humanities course 3
Gen Ed General Education elective 3
Choose Program Elective 3
Choose Program Elective 4
Fourth Semester (13 credits)
Choose ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110 3
Gen Ed Social Science course 3
Choose Program Elective 3
Choose Program Elective 4