Biology A.S. (Associate of Science)
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General Education Requirements:
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Credits
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____SPCM 101
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Fundamentals of Speech Communication
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3
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____ENGL 101
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College Composition I
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3
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____ENGL 102
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College Composition II
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3
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General Education Electives:
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(Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General
Education courses)
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____Arts and Humanities
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3
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____Social and Behavioral Sciences
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3
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____Diversity
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3
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____Biological and Pysical Sciences
(One course must include a
lab BIOL 110 and PHYS
151 or 101 recommended)
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7-8
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____Mathematics (MATH 165, 230,
or 251 recommended)
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3-5
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____Wellness and Health
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3
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____Information Literacy/Technology
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3
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____Global, Historical and Cultural Perspectives
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2
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Total General Education credits
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36-39
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Electives:
Recommended:
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____CHEM 121/122
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General Chemistry I
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4
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____CHEM 123-124
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General Chemistry II
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4
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____CHEM 200/201
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Organic Chemistry I
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4
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____CHEM 202/203
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Organic Chemistry II
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4
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____PHYS 251 or 102
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Physics II
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4
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____Elective
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MATH elective **
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4
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(Choose at least 8 credits)
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____BIOL 104
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Botany
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4
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____BIOL 106
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Zoology
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4
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____BIOL 111
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Organisms and Ecology
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4
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____BIOL 230
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Microbiology
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4
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____BIOL 251
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Genetics - Lecture
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4
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____BIOL 257
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Genetics - Lab
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2
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Other Electives:
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0
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Total Elective credits
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21-24
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Total credits required for degree
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60 min.
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Transfer Pattern Description:
This Arts and Sciences degree pattern is designed to help students
transfer to colleges and universities that offer a baccalaureate degree
with a major in Biology. Beyond the General Education requirements and
options, this pattern should be considered in light of the requirements
of the selected transfer institution. Students should consult with a
transfer coordinator or an advisor for information about specific
requirements.
Biology is the study of living organisms, their structure, life
processes, and their interactions with each other and their environment.
A major in the biological sciences is recommended for students
interested in pursuing further study in biology, botany, zoology,
ecology/environmental sciences, microbiology, agriculture, forestry,
molecular biology, cell biology, genetics or marine biology. This
pattern also provides an excellent foundation for studies in
pre-medicine, pre-dentistry and pre-veterinary medicine and may qualify
students for positions as biology laboratory technicians. The sequence
of courses may be taken on a full-time or a part-time basis. Some
classes are offered both day and evening.
Program Coordinators:
CCBC Catonsville:
CCBC Dundalk:
CCBC Essex
*Different colleges require differrent introductory biology courses.
Students should consult a counselor or the Biology department head
before registering. Students are discouraged from diverting from the
prescribed set of classes unless they consult their advisor.
**The math elective should be calculus if precalculus is taken as the
required math. See someone in the Biology department for elective
choices.
