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	2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 																	 
	    Biology, A.S.
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				The Associate of Science degree in Biology will provide students with principles, knowledge, and skills required to begin a career in the fields requiring biology.  Students will take courses that will introduce the many specialties within the field of biology.  Students wishing to transfer to a baccalaureate granting institution and pursue a degree in Biology are strongly encouraged to check with their advisor and coordinate their course work at San Juan College with the requirements of the transfer institution.   Note:  Student must earn a grade of ‘C’ or higher in all courses to obtain the Associate of Science degree in Biology. 			 
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		SJC First Year Experience Requirement: 3 Credits
 Program Proficiencies and/or Prerequisites
 General Education Requirements: 33 Credits
 Mathematics:
 Completion meets both General Education and Program requirements. Laboratory Science:
 Completion meets both General Education and Program requirements. Social/Behavioral Science:
 Program Core Requirements & Laboratory Science Electives: 28 Credits
 Science Electives
 Choose 12 credits from the following: TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 61-64 Credits
 Note(s):
 + Completion meets both General Education and Program requirements. Suggested Course Sequence for Full-time Students:
 Students who for any reason are unable to follow the suggested course sequence should contact an academic advisor for help with adjustments.  													 | 
												 
											 
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