Biology AS: Full-time

Plan of Study

The following is a plan of requirements to complete this Associate of Science degree in 2 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)
☐ BIOL 1610 College Biology I (LS) - 3 credits			☐ CHEM 1210 General Chemistry I - 4 credits
☐ BIOL 1615 College Biology I Lab - 1 credits			☐ CHEM 1215 General Chemistry Lab I - 1 credits
☐ MATH 1050 College Algebra (QL) - 4 credits			☐ ENGL 2100 Technical Writing (WC) - 3 credits
☐ ENGL 1010 Introduction to College Writing (WC) - 3 credits			☐ Emphasis Couse - 3 credits
☐ Social Science (SS) - 3 credits			☐ Emphasis Couse - 1 credit
			☐ Program Elective - 3 credits

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

Second Year

Fall Semester (16 credits)			Spring Semester (16 credits)
☐ BIOL 2030 Genetics - 4 credits			☐ Emphasis Couse - 4 credits
☐ BIOL 2035 Genetics Lab - 0 credits			☐ Emphasis Couse - 0 credits
☐ CHEM 1220 General Chemistry II - 4 credits			☐ Program Elective - 1 credit
☐ CHEM 1225 General Chemistry Lab II - 1 credits			☐ General Elective - 3 credits
☐ Program Elective - 4 credits			☐ General Elective - 2 credits
☐ Humanities (HU) - 3 credits			☐ American Institutions (AI) - 3 credits
			☐ Arts (AR) - 3 credits

► Progress Check: Apply for Graduation

Advising Notes

Preparation Note: Students who need to take preparatory classes to meet the requirements of first semester courses should plan on extra time to complete the program. MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) is a prerequisite for some of the required courses. Students should check the semester class schedule for day/evening availability, locations and modifications caused by varying enrollment. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their Program Advisor to discuss their course schedules and course taking pathway.
MATH 1210 and CHEM 2320/CHEM 2325 are required at most USHE institutions for a 4-year degree in Biology.
PHYS 2010/2015 and PHYS 2020/2025 or higher sequence can be taken depending on the program the student is planning on going into.
Different institutions and programs have varying requirements for Microbiology, Biology, Math, Chemistry, and Physics. The student needs to check the requirements carefully for transfer and satisfying prerequisites for professional programs.