Official Title of Major: Arts and Sciences Transfer - General Biology A.S.

Award: Associate of Science degree, A.S

Code: AS.ARTS-SCI.BIO

Total Credit Hours: 60

About the Biology Department

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): 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 Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1	3 credit hours
Mathematics GER: MAT 145 - Precalculus 1   Or more advanced level if qualified: MAT 146 - Precalculus 2   MAT 151 - Accelerated Precalculus   MAT 191 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1   MAT 192 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2   MAT 202 - Linear Algebra   MAT 230 - Elementary Calculus (For Business and Social Sciences)	3 credit hours
Biological and Physical Science GER: BIO 101 - Fundamentals of Biology	4 credit hours
Social & Behavioral Science GER: SOC 111 - Introduction to Sociology	3 credit hours
Wellness Requirement	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2	3 credit hours
MAT 146 - Precalculus 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.	3 credit hours
CHE 111 - General Chemistry 1	4 credit hours
Elective	2-3 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Choose one from the following: BIO 103 - General Botany   BIO 105 - General Zoology  BIO 107 - Environmental Science	4 credit hours
Arts & Humanities General Education Requirement:   Any COM general education requirement course COM 111  or COM 116  strongly recommended.	3 credit hours
Biological and Physical Science GER: BIO 104 - Principles of Evolution and Ecology	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 Sciences GER   Choose one of the following courses: HIS 111 - Ancient and Medieval Western Civilizations   HIS 112 - Early Modern and Modern Western Civilizations  HIS 113 - World Civilizations to 1500   HIS 114 - World Civilizations Since 1500    HIS 211 - United States History through the Civil War   HIS 212 - United States History Since the Civil War   HIS 214 - African American History	3 credit hours
Choose one from the following: BIO 212 - Genetics   BIO 220 - Genetics with Laboratory   BIO 221 - Molecular Biotechniques  BIO 223 - General Microbiology	4 credit hours
Choose one from the following: BIO 212 - Genetics   BIO 220 - Genetics with Laboratory   BIO 221 - Molecular Biotechniques  BIO 223 - General Microbiology	4 credit hours