Biology APS: Full-time

Plan of Study

The following is a plan of requirements to complete this Associate of Pre-Science degree in 3 years. Each student’s experience will vary slightly, as this plan does not include transfer work, Advanced Placement (AP), or other institutions’ concurrent enrollment credits. Math and English placement will be based on the student’s appropriate placement scores. If developmental courses are required, they should be taken in the student’s first semester.

NOTE: This plan assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with the Academic Program Advisor and consult DegreeWorks for specific degree requirements.

First Year

Fall Semester (14 credits)			Spring Semester (15 credits)
☐ MATH 1010 Intermediate Algebra (QS) - 4 credits			☐ MATH 1050 College Algebra (QL) - 4 credits
☐ ENGL 1010 Introduction to College Writing (WC) - 3 credits			☐ ENGL 2100 Technical Writing (WC) - 3 credits
☐ BIOL 1610 College Biology I (LS) - 3 credits			☐ BIOL 1620 College Biology II - 3 credits
☐ BIOL 1615 College Biology I Lab - 1 credits			☐ BIOL 1625 College Biology II Laboratory - 1 credits
☐ American Institutions (AI) - 3 credits			☐ BIOL 2020 Cell Biology - 4 credits
			☐ BIOL 2025 Cell Biology Lab - 0 credits

► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC			► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor

Second Year

Fall Semester (14 credits)			Spring Semester (13 credits)
☐ MATH 1060 Trigonometry (QL) - 3 credits			☐ MATH 1210 Calculus I (QL) - 4 credits
☐ CHEM 1210 General Chemistry I - 4 credits			☐ CHEM 1220 General Chemistry II - 4 credits
☐ CHEM 1215 General Chemistry Lab I - 1 credits			☐ CHEM 1225 General Chemistry Lab II - 1 credits
☐ PHYS 2010 College Physics I - 4 credits			☐ PHYS 2020 College Physics II - 4 credits
☐ General Elective - 2 credits

► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC			► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor

Third Year

Fall Semester (12 credits)
☐ MATH 1220 Calculus II - 4 credits
☐ CHEM 2310 Organic Chemistry I - 4 credits
☐ BIOL 2030 Genetics - 4 credits
☐ BIOL 2035 Genetics Lab - 0 credits

► Progress Check: Apply for Graduation

Advising Notes

Students should carefully select their elective courses based on their academic preparation and how well these courses will transfer toward a Bachelor’s Degree. The Biology APS program is recommended for students who need additional math and science preparation before beginning major-level courses. While the degree map is designed around the typical math and English entry levels of Biology students, those needing developmental courses in these areas may experience delays in starting their APS program coursework.
For students who are well-prepared in both math and science and can begin at or near MATH 1210, the Biology AS degree may be a more appropriate path.
Some General Education requirements will be completed after transfer, with students needing to take at least one course each in Arts (AR), Humanities (HU), and Social Sciences (SS) at their transfer institution. Students’ schedules may allow for additional general education courses beyond the listed program requirements. In such cases, students who don’t plan to complete all general education requirements at SLCC should choose courses that align with their transfer institution’s requirements. However, if time permits completion of SLCC’s entire general education program, students are encouraged to pursue the Certificate of Proficiency in General Education alongside their Biology APS degree.