Biological Sciences emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete an Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Biological Science will be able to:
- Use important concepts, methods, and equipment of biology, mathematics, chemistry and physics to understand and explain biological phenomena.
- Continue to learn about biology and living things, and acquire and apply knowledge in new situations.
- Appreciate the beauty, diversity, and complexity of life, and methods of science used to investigate it.
- Communicate clearly and creatively about scientific questions, and use methods of science to formulate and test hypotheses and devise explanations.
- Appreciate the human and environmental implications and impacts of biological phenomena.
Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
The biological sciences and physical sciences requirements are met by the listed program requirements and indicated below. Students in Pre-Vet, Pre-Med and Pre-Dental should take CH 221–CH 223. Other areas may opt to take a 100 level chemistry sequence that is available only through OSU. Students should talk with an advisor to determine which chemistry sequence is appropriate.
General Education Requirements
| BI 211 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BI 212 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| CH 121 | College Chemistry (OSU Course) | 5 |
| | or | |
| CH 221 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| WR 121 | English Composition | 3 |
| WR 227 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| MTH 251 | Differential Calculus | 5 |
| | Communication | 3 |
| | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| | Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| | Literature & the Arts | 3 |
| | Social Processes & Institutions | 3 |
| | Western Culture | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 43 |
CH 121, CH 221, MTH 251 (Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.)
Program Requirements
| BI 213 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| CH 122 | College Chemistry (OSU Course) | 5 |
| | or | |
| CH 222 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| CH 123 | College Chemistry (OSU Course) | 5 |
| | or | |
| CH 223 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| CH 241 | Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| CH 242 | Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| CH 243 | Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| MTH 252 | Integral Calculus | 5 |
| PH 201 | General Physics | 5 |
| | or | |
| PH 211 | General Physics With Calculus | 5 |
| PH 202 | General Physics | 5 |
| | or | |
| PH 212 | General Physics With Calculus | 5 |
| PH 203 | General Physics | 5 |
| | or | |
| PH 213 | General Physics With Calculus | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 48 |
CH 122 and CH 123 are offered only at OSU.
Total Credit Hours: 91