Biology - Associate of Science

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AS BIOL can lead to university transfer for a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Microbiology, or Biology with Teaching Certification in Life Science. AS BIOL is also ideal for students interested in pre-medical, dental, pharmacy, or veterinary programs. AS BIOL students interested in these bachelor’s degrees must work with an academic advisor and/or Biology department chair to determine transferrable coursework.

First Semester

Meet with academic advisor or department chair to obtain copy of transfer university degree plan and to determine G.P.A. needed to transfer to desired university.

ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 credit hours. ¹
CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours. ^{1 & FOS}
HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours.
BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I 4 credit hours. (preferred)^FOS or
BIOL 1411 - General Botany 4 credit hours.

Semester Credit Hours: 14

Second Semester

Schedule a campus tour with the transfer university.

ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 credit hours.
HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours.
CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours. ^{1 & FOS}
Choose from Creative Arts core 3 credit hours. ^{2 & 3} or
BIOL 2389 - Academic Cooperative 3 credit hours.
BIOL 1407 - Biology for Science Majors II 4 credit hours. (preferred) ^{1 & FOS} or
BIOL 1413 - General Zoology 4 credit hours. ¹

Semester Credit Hours: 17

Third Semester

Confirm courses for completion of AS degree. Start applying for admission to transfer university and send first official transcript to transfer university.

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 credit hours. ³
MATH 2413 - Calculus I 4 credit hours. ⁵
Choose from Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours.
PHYS 1401 - College Physics I 4 credit hours. ^FOS OR
Choose one Biology elective 3-4 credit hours.^{2 & 4}
CHEM 2423 - Organic Chemistry I 4 credit hours. ^FOS ^{4 & 5} OR
Choose another BIOL elective course. 3-4 credit hours.

Semester Credit Hours: 16-18

Fourth Semester

Apply for graduation for AS Biology. Confirm admission to transfer university, and send final official transcript to transfer university at end of semester.

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3 credit hours. ⁵
Choose from Language, Philosophy & Culture core 3 credit hours.²
Choose another Biology elective 3-4 credit hours.^{2 & 4}
Choose from Creative Arts core* OR any BIOL elective⁴3-4 credit hours.
*If not taken in 2nd semester.

Semester Credit Hours: 11-13

Grand Total Hours: 60

¹ Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AS Biology degree.

²Meet with an academic advisor or Biology department chair to discuss degree requirements and university specific transfer courses for your transfer university.

³If you cannot take 16-18 hours in the semester, we recommend you take this course in the summer.

⁴Biology Elective Options: BIOL 1322 , BIOL 2416 , BIOL 2389 , BIOL 2421 , HORT 1401 , CHEM 2423 or CHEM 2425

⁵ Come talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

^FOS Field of Study