Biological Science/ Preprofessional Transfer Program
Associate in Arts Degree
General Education Requirements - 32 credits
This program is designed to prepare the student to enter a baccalaureate program in biological science or preprofessional curricula on the junior level.
- Biology Concentration
- Pharmacy Concentration
- Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Veterinary, and Pre-Chiropractic Science Concentration
Required Program of Study
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO150 | Biology I | 4 |
| CHE150 | Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE155 | Chemistry II | 4 |
| MAT180 | Precalculus | 3 |
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Biology
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Suggested Electives |
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| BIO155 or (BIO205 and BIO210) | ||
| BIO280 | Microbiology | 4 |
| ENV170 | Intro to Environmental Science | 4 |
| MAT210 | Statistics | 3 |
| MAT220 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT221 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT222 | Calculus III | 4 |
| PHY240 | Physics I | 4 |
| PHY245 | Physics II | 4 |
Pharmacy
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Suggested Electives |
||
| BIO155 or (BIO205 and BIO210) | ||
| BIO280 | Microbiology | 4 |
| BUS200 | Macroeconomics | 4 |
| MAT220 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT221 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT222 | Calculus III | 4 |
| PHY240 | Physics I | 4 |
| PHY245 | Physics II | 4 |
Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Veterinary, and Pre-Chiropractic Science
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Suggested Electives |
||
| BIO155 or (BIO205 and BIO210) | ||
| BIO250 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO255 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO280 | Microbiology | 4 |
| MAT210 | Statistics | 3 |
| MAT220 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT221 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT222 | Calculus III | 4 |
| PHY240 | Physics I | 4 |
| PHY245 | Physics II | 4 |
Courses selected as electives will depend upon the institution to which you will transfer. It is essential that you meet with a Faculty Advisor for assistance in selecting courses. However, it is the responsibility of students to meet with an admissions representative from the four-year institution to determine its transfer policies.
| Minimum Credit Hours Required for the Degree | 60 |
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Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in the expression of scientific concepts.
- Apply mathematical methods to scientific problems.
- Apply basic scientific principles and concepts in the solution of problems and laboratory experiments.
- Demonstrate an ability to collect, organize, analyze, evaluate and present data.
- Demonstrate an ability to retrieve data and search relevant literature.
- Demonstrate the ability to use specific scientific apparatus and instrumentation.
- Explain basic scientific concepts related to the behavior of cells at the molecular and organismic levels.
- Transfer to an accredited college or university.
Please note: These programs can be pursued on a part-time basis.
Appropriate placement test scores, or the completion of certain developmental courses, are required for all programs of study. Additional prerequisites may be necessary for some courses and can be found in the course descriptions section of the catalog.
It is recommended that students confer with their advisor when selecting electives.