Biology

Associate in Arts and Science (Transfer Program) - 69 Credit Hours

Program Information:
Students identified as biological science majors take two years of basic work, followed by a major in a specific area of interest. Many occupations depend on an interest in and an aptitude for life science, including: forester, biochemist, biologist, fish and wildlife service, zoologist, botanist, ecologist, oceanographer, teacher, pharmacologist, etc. Biology majors are usually interested in the study of organisms and life functions, and have a great interest in the natural world. Topics pursued range from subcellular particles to vast populations. Since each living organism is part of a larger interacting system, biology is intertwined with other important fields of study. Knowledge of biology is centered on understanding much of the world and life around us. There is probably no more important work bearing upon the future of mankind than the work done by the biologist.

Recommended Course Sequence:

Fall Semester 1:
BIOL 160; CHEM 130; MATH 165; ENGL 110; Social Science

Spring Semester 1:
BIOL 161; CHEM 132; MATH 211; ENGL 111; Social Science

Fall Semester 2:
CHEM 220; PHYS 120 or Biology Elective; COMM 110; Humanities; Social Science

Spring Semester 2:
CHEM 230; PHYS 121 or Biology Elective; Social Science; Humanities/Fine Arts; Fine Arts

Course Information:

Required General Education Courses
Course	Name	Credit
BIOL 160	BIOPRINCIPLES I	4
CHEM 130	GENERAL CHEMISTRY	4
COMM 110	COMMUNICATION: PROCESS AND PRACTICE	3
ENGL 110	COMPOSITION I	3
ENGL 111	COMPOSITION II	3
MATH 165	PRECALCULUS	5
MATH 211	STATISTICAL ANALYSIS	4
	FINE ARTS *	3
	HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS *	3
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
	HUMANITIES *	3
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
PHYS 120	GENERAL PHYSICS
	or
	BIOLOGY ELECTIVE	4 to 5

Required Program Courses
Course	Name	Credit
BIOL 161	BIOPRINCIPLES II	4
CHEM 132	GENERAL CHEMISTRY	4
CHEM 220	ORGANIC CHEMISTRY	5
CHEM 230	ORGANIC CHEMISTRY	4
PHYS 121	GENERAL PHYSICS
	or
	BIOLOGY ELECTIVE	4 to 5

* See specific requirements for Associate in Arts and Science Degree (page 4).

For Program Information Contact:
Math, Science and Engineering Department
Room 320B
(309)694-5365