Biology Concentration
This program of study meets the needs of students who seek a Bachelor in Science degree in Biology. It is also a good choice for students interested in Pre-Medical and Pre-Veterinary studies.
Associate in Science Degree with a Biology Concentration
Program of Study (65 SHC)
Curriculum Code: A10400
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Academic Skills (1 Semester Hour Credit)
General Education Core (46 Semester Hours Credit)
The general education core includes study in the areas of humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, and English composition. Within the core, the college includes opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the basic use of computers.
NOTE: Students not planning to complete the AS degree before transferring to a UNC-system university should take special care to select courses to match the specific requirements of the receiving institution. For example, North Carolina State University requires specific Humanities and Social Science courses from the list below to meet General Education requirements in certain programs. Students should consult their academic advisors for this information.
English Composition (6 SHC)
Humanities/Fine Arts (9 SHC)
Select one course from three discipline areas. One course must be a literature course.
- Art (ART 111, 114, 115, 116, 117)
- Drama (DRA 122)
- Foreign Languages (FRE 111, FRE 112, FRE 211, FRE 212, GER 111, GER 112, GER 211, GER 212, SPA 111*, SPA 112**, SPA 211, SPA 212)
*SPA 181 co-requisite **SPA 182 co-requisite
- Humanities (HUM 110, 115, 120, 160, 211, 212)
- Literature (ENG 131, 233, 243, 261, 262)
- Music (MUS 110, 112, 113, 114, 213)
- Philosophy (PHI 210, 240)
- Religion (REL 110, 211, 212)
- Speech (COM 110, 120, 231)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (9 SHC)
Select one course from three discipline areas. One course must be a history course.
- Anthropology (ANT 210, 221, 240)
- Economics (ECO 151, 251, 252)
- Geography (GEO 111, 130)
- History (HIS 111, 112, 121, 122, 131, 132)
- Political Science (POL 120, 210, 220)
- Psychology (PSY 150)
- Sociology (SOC 210, 213, 220, 225)
Natural Sciences (16 SHC)
Mathematics (6 SHC minimum)
**Consult your academic advisor for the best math sequence for your needs. **
Select one course from each of the following lists:
- Select one (MAT 171, 175, 271)
- Select one (MAT 151, 155, 172, 175, 263, 271, 272, 273; CIS 110, 115)
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Other Required Hours (18 Semester Hours Credit)
Select 18 SHC from the List of Courses Approved for Transfer. The following courses are recommended:
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One of the following natural science sequences (8 SHC): (CHM 251 and 252; PHY 151 and 152; and PHY 251* and 252) *MAT 271 is a prerequisite and MAT 272 is a corequisite
- Other courses to complete 4-6 SHC:
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Total Semester Hours (65 Semester Hours Credit)
July 2006
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