Biology, A.S.

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The Associate of Science degree in Biology is intended to prepare students for transfer to a four-year baccalaureate granting institution. Students will take courses that will provide an introduction to the many specialties within the field of biology. Those wishing to transfer to a baccalaureate granting institution and pursue a bachelor’s degree program are strongly encouraged to check with their advisor and carefully coordinate their coursework at San Juan College with the requirements of the transfer institution.

A student must earn a grade of C or higher in all courses to count toward the degree.

Program Proficiencies and/or Prerequisites

CHEM-110 Introductory Chemistry 4 cr.
MATH-115 Intermediate Algebra-Applications 4 cr.

General Education Requirements: 33 credits

Gen Ed - Communications

ENGL-111 Freshman Composition 3 cr. (Required)
ENGL-211 Advanced Composition 3 cr. (Preferred) OR
Communications 3 cr.

Gen Ed - Social/Behavioral Science, Humanities, Fine Arts

Social and Behavioral Science 3 cr.
Humanities 3 cr.
Fine Arts 3 cr.
Remaining Gen Ed requirements - choose any combination from Social and Behavioral Science , Humanities , and Fine Arts 6 cr.

Gen Ed - Mathematics

MATH-170 Pre-Calculus 4 cr.
Course meets both Gen Ed and Program requirement.

Gen Ed - Lab Science

BIOL-121 Introductory Biology I 4 cr.
CHEM-111 General Chemistry I 4 cr.
Courses meet both Gen Ed and Program requirements.

Core Courses and Science Electives: 28 credits

BIOL-122 Introductory Biology II 4 cr.
BIOL-240 Ecology 4 cr.
BIOL-255 Introduction to Genetics 4 cr. (preferred) OR
BIOL-260 Introduction to Cell Biology 4 cr.
CHEM-112 General Chemistry II 4 cr.

Science Electives

(Choose 12 credits from the following:)

BIOL-220 General Botany 4 cr.
BIOL-224 Microbiology 4 cr.
BIOL-230 Environmental Conservation 4 cr.
BIOL-250 Systematic Botany 4 cr.
BIOL-255 Introduction to Genetics 4 cr.
BIOL-252 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 cr.
BIOL-253 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 cr.
BIOL-260 Introduction to Cell Biology 4 cr.
CHEM-210 Organic Chemistry Survey 4 cr.
CHEM-251 Organic Chemistry I 4 cr.
CHEM-252 Organic Chemistry II 4 cr.
GEOL-110 Introduction to Geology 4 cr.
GEOL-111 Historical Geology 4 cr.
PHYS-211 General Physics I 3 cr.
PHYS-211L General Physics Lab I 1 cr.
PHYS-212 General Physics II 3 cr.
PHYS-212L General Physics Lab II 1 cr.

Total Credits for Degree: 61

Suggested Course Sequence 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.

Fall 1