Planner for Biology - Arts and Sciences Transfer (A.S.)
Title of Major: Arts and Sciences - General Biology A.S.
Award: Associate of Science degree, A.S
Code: AS.ARTS-SCI.BIO
Total Credit Hours: 60
About Biology Department - see www.aacc.edu
Purpose: This program provides preparation for entry into general biology, optometry, medical, dental, environmental, pharmaceutical and veterinary programs at four-year institutions.
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory): M. Stephen Ailstock, Ph.D.
Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.
Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________
Term 1
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 OR ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers OR ENG 121-Composition and Literature Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirements. |
3 credit hours | ||
| MAT 145-Precalculus 1 | 3 credit hours | ||
| BIO 103-General Botany | 4 credit hours | ||
| Social & Behavioral Science GER: SOC 111-Introduction to Sociology   |
3 credit hours | ||
| Health/Fitness/Wellness GER |
3 credit hours |
Term 2
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 OR ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers OR Elective  |
3 credit hours | ||
| MAT 146-Precalculus 2 |
3 credits | ||
| CTA 100-Computing and Information Technology If appropriate, a different CTA or CTP course that also meets the computing and information technology requirement may be selected. |
4 credit hours | ||
| CHE 111-General Chemistry 1 | 4 credit hours | ||
| Elective No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be used as electives. |
1 credit hour |
Term 3
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| BIO 105-General Zoology |
4 credit hours | ||
| Arts & Humanities General Education Requirement: Any COM general education requirement course COM 111 or COM 116 is strongly recommended.  |
3 credit hours | ||
| BIO 220-Genetics |
4 credit hours | ||
| CHE 112-General Chemistry 2 |
4 credit hours |
Term 4
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| Arts & Humanities General Education Requirement: one Sophomore Literature (ENG) course |
3 credit hours | ||
| Social & Behavioral Science General Education Requirement: HIS 111-Ancient and Medieval Western Civilizations OR HIS 112-Early Modern and Modern Western Civilizations OR HIS 211-United States History through the Civil War OR HIS 212-United States History Since the Civil War |
3 credit hours | ||
| BIO 221-Molecular Biotechniques |
4 credit hours | ||
| BIO 223-General Microbiology |
4 credit hours |
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