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 Year Fall

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.

First Semester

BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I 4 credit hours. ^{(FOS) (BH) FY, 1 (090)} OR
BIOL 1411 - General Botany 4 credit hours. ^{1 (030)}
ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 credit hours. ^{(FY) 1 (010)}
MATH 1414 - College Algebra for STEM Majors 4 credit hours.
HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours. ⁽⁰⁶⁰⁾

Semester Credit Hours: 14

Second Semester

BIOL 1407 - Biology for Science Majors II 4 credit hours. ^(FOS) OR
BIOL 1413 - General Zoology 4 credit hours.
BIOL 2289 - Research Methods (Academic Cooperative) 2 credit hours. (Or BIOL elective)
ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 credit hours. FY (010)
MATH 2412 - Pre-Calculus Math 4 credit hours. ⁽⁰²⁰⁾
HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours. ⁽⁰⁶⁰⁾

Semester Credit Hours: 16

First Year Summer

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

Summer Session I or II

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3 credit hours. ⁽⁰⁷⁰⁾

Semester Credit Hours: 3

Second Year Fall

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

First Semester

BIOL 1322 - Nutrition & Diet Therapy 3 credit hours. OR
BIOL 2316 - Genetics 3 credit hours.
CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours. ^{(FOS) 1,3 (090)}
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 credit hours. ⁽⁰⁷⁰⁾
Language, Philosophy, & Culture Core 3 credit hours ⁽⁰⁴⁰⁾

Semester Credit Hours: 13

Second Semester

BIOL 2421 - Microbiology for Science Majors 4 credit hours.
CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours. ⁽⁰³⁰⁾
Creative Arts Core 3 credit hours ⁽⁰⁵⁰⁾
Social and Behavioral Sciences Core 3 credit hours ⁽⁰⁸⁰⁾

Semester Credit Hours: 14

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 for university specific transfer course.
^{FOS - Field of Study Course.}
^{FY = Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.}
^BH^{= Courses will meet partial requirements to graduate with Biological Honors.}

^{*Preferred Course}

Transfer Outlook

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

Career Outlook

Environmental Scientist- $73,174* w/Bachelor’s Degree

Veterinarian - $71,006* w/Doctoral Degree

Physician Assistant - $92,774* w/Master’s Degree

*Based on entry wages for Central Texas