Requirements

General Education: 30-32 Credits

As described in the General Education section of the catalog and identified below

course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
course - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
Mathematics/Science/Technological Competency Credits: 9 (minimum)
- The following courses are required:
  - course - General Chemistry I Credits: 5
  - course - General Chemistry II Credits: 5
Humanities Credits: 3-4
Social Sciences Credits: 3
Humanities or Social Sciences Credits: 3 *
Any General Education Credits: 6

General Education Note:

*One course is recommended from the Cultural and Global Awareness knowledge area.

Career Studies: 18 Credits as Follows:

All career studies courses must be passed with a grade of "C" or higher.

course - General Biology I Credits: 4
course - General Biology II Credits: 4
course - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 5
course - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 5

Career Studies: 8 Credits From Among the Following:

All career studies courses must be passed with a grade of "C" or higher.

course - Invertebrate Zoology Credits: 4 *
course - Vertebrate Zoology Credits: 4 **
course - Marine Biology Credits: 4 ***
course - Ecology and Field Biology Credits: 4 * (1)
course - Microbiology Credits: 4
course - Cell and Molecular Biology Credits: 4**

Electives: 2-4 Credits

Recommended:
- course - Introduction to Data Science and Applied Statistics Credits: 4

Total Credits Required for Degree: 60

Notes:

(1) BIOL208 requires a prerequisite of MATH131 in addition to BIOL102. Prerequisites or corequisite: MATH151 or MATH152

*Offered Fall Term only

**Offered Spring Term only

***Offered Summer Term only

Suggested Sequence

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1: Fall Term

course - General Biology I Credits: 4
course - General Chemistry I Credits: 5
course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 2: Spring Term

Total Credits: 15

Semester 3: Fall Term

Career Studies Credits: 4
course - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 5
Humanities or Social Sciences Credits: 3
Mathematics Credits: 3-4

Total Credits: 15-16

Semester 4: Spring Term

Career Studies Credits: 4
course - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 5
Technological Competency/General Education Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 2-4

Total Credits: 14-16

MSBIO - Math/Science Program, Biology Option, A.S.

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