Biology (AS) Degree Map
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Biology (AS) Degree Map
Associate of Science (AS) (full-time)
The plan below is a sample course list. Consult an advisor for the best options. The total credits may exceed the 60 required for the Associate of Science (AS) with an emphasis in Biology. Some courses are semester-specific, have prerequisites, or require a grade of C or higher. Technical courses must be under five years old.
Semester 1: Total Credits = 16
| Course ID Number | Course Title | Credit Total | SGE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ENG 101 |
Composition I |
3 |
010 |
|
COL 103 |
College Success |
1 |
070 |
|
|
Social & Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
050 |
|
|
Humanities & Fine Arts |
3 |
060 |
|
MAT 104 |
College Algebra Math Pathway |
3 |
030 |
|
|
Elective Area of Interest |
3 |
070 |
Semester 2: Total Credits = 14-15
| Course ID Number | Course Title | Credit Total | SGE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SP 105 or |
Interpersonal Communications or |
3 |
020 |
|
|
Natural & Physical Science |
4-5 |
040 |
|
|
Social & Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
050 |
|
|
Computer Literacy |
1 |
|
|
|
Elective Area of Interest |
3 |
070 |
Semester 3: Total Credits = 14-16
| Course ID Number | Course Title | Credit Total | SGE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ENG 102 |
Composition II |
3 |
010 |
|
|
Natural & Physical Science or Higher Level Math Course |
3-5 |
|
|
|
Natural & Physical Science or Higher Level Math Course |
3-5 |
|
|
|
Elective Area of Interest |
3 |
070 |
Semester 4: Total Credits = 16
| Course ID Number | Course Title | Credit Total | SGE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Natural & Physical Science or Higher Level Math Course |
5 |
|
|
|
|
Natural & Physical Science or Higher Level Math Course |
5 |
|
|
|
Elective in Area of Interest |
3 |
070 |
|
|
Humanities & Fine Arts |
3 |
060 |
Updated 7/16/2026