Biology - Associate of Science Degree

The Associate in Science (AS) degree in Biology at Crafton Hills College is designed to meet the needs of students transferring to a 2 or 4 year institution who intend to major in Biology or a related field of study.

Major/Program Requirements

Career and Academic Pathways

Required Courses:

BIOL 130 or BIOL 130H	Cell and Molecular Biology	4.00
BIOL 131 or BIOL 131H	Populations and Organisms	4.00
CHEM 150	General Chemistry I	5.00
CHEM 151	General Chemistry II	5.00
PHYSIC 110	General Physics I	4.00
PHYSIC 111	General Physics II	4.00

Note: Students may substitute PHYSIC 250, PHYSIC 251, and PHYSIC 252 in lieu of PHYSIC 110 and PHYSIC 111. See a counselor for details.

Students wishing to focus in Anatomy and Physiology may choose to complete:

ANAT 150	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4.00
ANAT 151	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4.00

Students wishing to focus in Microbiology may choose to complete:

MICRO 150	Medical Microbiology	5.00
	OR
MICRO 102	Introductory Microbiology	4.00
	AND
MICRO 247A	Special Problems in Microbiology	2.00
	OR
MICRO 248A	Special Problems in Microbiology	3.00

Note: Students who complete MICRO 102 must also take a special problems in microbiology course (MICRO 247A or MICRO 248A).

Total Credit Hours: 26.00-34.00

Lower division requirements for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution in this field may differ from associate degree requirements. Prospective transfer students should complete the general education and lower division requirements of the school to which they will be transferring. See a counselor for details. Information is also available at www.assist.org.

A student receiving a degree in this field will be able to:

• Demonstrate the processes and skills associated with biological science research, including an integrated working knowledge of instrumentation and biological processes.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills through analysis of experimental data then drawing conclusions, and making predictions based on evidence.
• Communicate biological ideas and processes clearly and precisely, both orally and in writing.