Planner for Associate of Science: Science Transfer - Biology (A.S.)

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Official Title of Major: Associate of Science: Science Transfer - Biology (A.S.)

Award: Associate of Science degree, A.S.

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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): Greg Schrader

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 (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
Technology General Education Requirement	3 credit hours
BIO 101 - Foundations of Biology: Molecules and Cells (Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement)	4 credit hours
CHE 111 - General Chemistry 1	4 credit hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement Note: Many of the Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement courses also fulfill the Diversity Requirement. Students are required to complete one course that meets the Diversity Requirement.	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2 (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
BIO 103 - General Botany	4 credit hours
BIO 104 - Foundations of Biology: Ecology and Evolution (Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement)	4 credit hours
MAT 191 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 (Mathematics General Education Requirement)	4 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Elective(s) Choose from the following: BIO 122 - Fundamentals of Ecology Travel Study 1 BIO 211 - Estuarine Biology BIO 221 - Molecular Biotechniques BIO 223 - General Microbiology CHE 112 - General Chemistry 2 CHE 213 - Organic Chemistry 1 CHE 214 - Organic Chemistry 2 MAT 192 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 MAT 201 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 3 SCI 101 - Introduction to Research SCI 201 - Research Experience SCI 202 - Research Communication	4-5 credit hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement Note: Many of the Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement courses also fulfill the Diversity Requirement. Students are required to complete one course that meets the Diversity Requirement.	3 credit hours
Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement Choose from the following courses: COM 101 - Introduction to Mass Media COM 110 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication COM 111 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication COM 141 - Group Communication and Leadership DAN 100 - Dance History (Note: This course also meets the Diversity Requirement.) MUS 100 - Music Appreciation THA 111 - Introduction to Theater An ASL or a World Language course at the 111, 112, or 211 level.	3 credit hours
BIO 220 - Genetics with Laboratory	4 credit hours

Term 4

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement Note: Many of the Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement courses also fulfill the Diversity Requirement. Students are required to complete one course that meets the Diversity Requirement.	3 credit hours
Elective(s) Choose from the following: BIO 122 - Fundamentals of Ecology Travel Study 1 BIO 211 - Estuarine Biology BIO 221 - Molecular Biotechniques BIO 223 - General Microbiology CHE 112 - General Chemistry 2 CHE 213 - Organic Chemistry 1 CHE 214 - Organic Chemistry 2 MAT 192 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 MAT 201 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 3 SCI 101 - Introduction to Research SCI 201 - Research Experience SCI 202 - Research Communication	7-8 credit hours
Wellness General Education Requirement	3 credit hours

Transferring Credits

Four-year institutions may accept up to 60 transfer credits or more. Please work with an Academic and Transfer advisor to determine the maximum number of credits you may transfer. Your advisor will assist you in understanding the four-year institution’s transfer credit policies, active articulation agreements, and the opportunity to transfer credits that are not an AACC degree requirement. For more information, contact your AACC Academic and Transfer advisor and visit the Transfer Partners webpage.

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