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Biological Sciences emphasis, Associate of Science

Students who successfully complete all Biological Sciences emphasis, Associate of Science degree requirements will be able to:

  • Interpret and explain biological phenomena by using concepts, terminology, methods, and equipment of biology, mathematics, chemistry, and physics.
  • Further develop and apply knowledge in new situations as it relates to biology and life systems.
  • Appraise and evaluate the richness, diversity, and complexity of life, and methods of science used to investigate it.
  • Establish and propose scientific questions, and use methods of scientific inquiry to formulate and test hypotheses and devise explanations.
  • Investigate and evaluate the human and environmental implications and impacts of biological phenomena.

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Biological Sciences emphasis, Associate of Science Program Map.

General Education Courses

BI 221Principles of Biology I

4
BI 222Principles of Biology II

4
CH 221General Chemistry

5
COMM 111ZPublic Speaking

4
MTH 111ZPrecalculus I: Functions

4
PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3
WR 121ZComposition I

4
WR 227ZTechnical Writing

4
Cultural Diversity

3
Difference Power & Oppression

3
Literature & the Arts

3
Social Processes & Institutions

3
Western Culture

3
Total Credit Hours:45

CH 221: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

COMM 111Z: Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applied toward program.

Core Courses

BI 223Principles of Biology III

4
CH 222General Chemistry

5
CH 223General Chemistry

5
CH 241Organic Chemistry

4
CH 242Organic Chemistry

4
CH 243Organic Chemistry

4
MTH 112ZPrecalculus II: Trigonometry

4
MTH 251Differential Calculus

5
MTH 252Integral Calculus

5
PH 201General Physics

5
or
PH 211General Physics With Calculus

5
Total Credit Hours:47

Note: If students enter the program at a math level higher than MTH 111Z and MTH 112Z, those courses should not be taken and instead, the credits should be replaced by PH courses. Students should work with an advisor to choose courses that best match their goals.

Total Credit Hours: 92