Biology - Associate of Science Degree

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Major/Program Requirements

Required Courses:

BIOL 130 or BIOL 130HCell and Molecular Biology

4.00

BIOL 131 or BIOL 131HPopulations and Organisms

4.00

CHEM 150 or CHEM 150HGeneral Chemistry I

5.00

CHEM 151 or CHEM 151HGeneral Chemistry II

5.00

PHYSIC 110General Physics I

4.00

PHYSIC 111General Physics II

4.00

PHYSIC 111: Students may substitute PHYSIC 250-251-252 in lieu of PHYSIC 110-111. See Counselor for details.

Students wishing to earn an A.S. with an emphasis in either Anatomy and Physiology or Microbiology must also complete:

Emphasis in Anatomy and Physiology:

ANAT 150Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4.00

ANAT 151Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4.00

Emphasis in Microbiology:

MICRO 150Medical Microbiology

5.00

OR

 

MICRO 102Introductory Microbiology

4.00

AND

MICRO 247ASpecial Problems in Microbiology

2.00

OR

MICRO 248ASpecial Problems in Microbiology

3.00

MICRO 102: 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:

  • Communicate biological ideas and processes clearly and precisely, both orally and in writing
  • 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