Planner for Biology - Arts and Sciences Transfer (A.S.)

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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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