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Biology

Associate in Arts & Science - 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.

Program Accreditation:

Admission to the Program:

Recommended Course Sequence:

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

Spring Semester 1:
BIOL 161; CHEM 132; MATH 165; ENGL 111; MATH 211

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
Required General Courses
Number Course Name Hrs.
*Social Science 3
*Social Science 3
*Fine Arts 3
*Humanities/Fine Arts 3
*Social Science 3
*Humanities 3
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
PHYS 120
or		 General Physics
Biology Elective		 4-5
Required Program Courses
Number Course Name Hrs.
BIOL 161 Bioprinciples II 4
CHEM 132 General Chemistry 4
CHEM 220 Organic Chemistry 5
CHEM 230 Organic Chemistry 4
PHYS 121
or		 General Physics
Biology Elective		 4-5

*See specific requirements for Associate in Arts and Science Degree.

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