Official Title of Major: Arts and Sciences Transfer - Plant Science, A.S.

Award: Associate of Science degree, A.S.

Code: AS.ARTS-SCI.PLANT

Total Credit Hours: 60

About Biology Department  - see www.aacc.edu

Purpose:  This program provides preparation for entry into horticulture, plant science and landscape management programs at four-year institutions.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory):  Professor Debra Bartlett

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 Names	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1	3 credit hours
MAT 145 - Precalculus 1   A more advanced level of math from the following list may be substituted: MAT 146 - Precalculus 2   MAT 151 - Accelerated Precalculus   MAT 191 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1   MAT 202 - Linear Algebra   MAT 230 - Elementary Calculus (For Business and Social Sciences)	3 credit hours
BIO 103 - General Botany	4 credit hours
CHE 111 - General Chemistry 1	4 credit hours

Term 2

Course Names	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2	3 credit hours
CTA 100 - Computing and Information Technology   If appropriate, a different CTA or CTP course that also meets the technology requirement may be selected. Students should consult an advisor and transfer institution before enrolling.	3 credit hours
BIO 201 - Plant Taxonomy	4 credit hours
CHE 112 - General Chemistry 2	4 credit hours

Term 3

Course Names	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
BIO 207 - Plant Propagation	3 credit hours
BIO 113 - Sustainable Horticulture	4 credit hours
Arts & Humanities GER   Any COM GER course. Strongly recommend: COM 111 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication  OR COM 116 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers	3 credit hours
SOC 111 - Introduction to Sociology	3 credit hours
BIO 116 - Introduction to Landscaping	3 credit hours

Term 4

Course Names	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Electives Highly recommend: BIO 107 - Environmental Science   BIO 210 - Ecological Principles and Environmental Assessment   BIO 220 - Genetics   BIO 223 - General Microbiology   No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be used as electives.	4 credit hours
Arts & Humanities GER  One Sophomore Literature (ENG) course	3 credit hours
Social & Behavioral Science GER Must select one from the following: HIS 111 - Ancient and Medieval Western Civilizations   HIS 112 - Early Modern and Modern Western Civilizations   HIS 211 - United States History through the Civil War   HIS 212 - United States History Since the Civil War	3 credit hours
BIO 215 - Restoration Ecology	3 credit hours
Wellness Requirement	3 credit hours