Biological Sciences emphasis, Associate of Science

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Biological Science will be able to:

  • Use important concepts, methods, and equipment of biology, mathematics, chemistry and physics to understand and explain biological phenomena.
  • Continue to learn about biology and living things, and acquire and apply knowledge in new situations.
  • Appreciate the beauty, diversity, and complexity of life, and methods of science used to investigate it.
  • Communicate clearly and creatively about scientific questions, and use methods of science to formulate and test hypotheses and devise explanations.
  • Appreciate the human and environmental implications and impacts of biological phenomena.

Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.

The biological sciences and physical sciences requirements are met by the listed program requirements and indicated below. Students in Pre-Vet, Pre-Med and Pre-Dental should take CH 221CH 223. Other areas may opt to take a 100 level chemistry sequence. Students should talk with an advisor to determine which chemistry sequence is appropriate.

General Education Requirements

BI 211Principles of Biology

4

BI 212Principles of Biology

4

CH 221General Chemistry

5

PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3

WR 121English Composition

3

WR 227Technical Writing

3

MTH 251Differential Calculus

5

Communication

3

Cultural Diversity

3

Difference Power & Discrimination

3

Literature & the Arts

3

Social Processes & Institutions

3

Western Culture

3

Total Credit Hours:43

CH 221 and MTH 251: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

Program Requirements

BI 213Principles of Biology

4

CH 222General Chemistry

5

CH 223General Chemistry

5

CH 241Organic Chemistry

4

CH 242Organic Chemistry

4

CH 243Organic Chemistry

4

MTH 252Integral Calculus

5

PH 201General Physics

5

or

PH 211General Physics With Calculus

5

PH 202General Physics

5

or

PH 212General Physics With Calculus

5

PH 203General Physics

5

or

PH 213General Physics With Calculus

5

Total Credit Hours:48

Total Credit Hours: 91