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Biology • Associate in Science

Transfer Program

Colleague Code: AS.BIOL

Curriculum Code: ASD 101

Program Information:

Biology is the natural science concerned with the study of living organisms and their structures, functions, growth, origins, evolution, and distribution.

The A.S. in Biology offers students a rigorous introduction into the discipline and prepares them for transfer into a baccalaureate program.

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About this program:

  • An introduction to biology with an emphasis on the diversity of living organisms and their interactions, environmental issues, and evolution.
  • Appropriate for student interested in transferring into biology, botany, ecology, environmental science, life science education, and wildlife biology programs at four-year institutions.
  • Opportunities for interdisciplinary learning.
  • An Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) compatible degree.
  • Should be customized to meet the requirements of specific transfer institutions.

To learn more about this program and view contact information, visit Biology or see a Student Success Advisor.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

BIO 111Principles of Biology I

4
 
CHE 101General Chemistry I

4
 
GEG 102World Regional Geography

3
 
EGL 101Composition I

3
 
Fine Arts Selection

3
Total Credit Hours:17

Second Semester:

BIO 112Principles of Biology II

4
 
CHE 102General Chemistry II

4
 
EGL 102Composition II

3
 
MAT 141Introductory Statistics

4
Total Credit Hours:15

Third Semester:

CHE 201Organic Chemistry I

5
OR
PHY 101General Physics I

4
 
CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3
 
ECO 110Elements of Economics

3
OR
POS 101Introduction to American Politics

3
 
Program Selection

4-5
Total Credit Hours:14-16

Fourth Semester:

GEG 103Physical Geography

4
OR
GEG 201Introduction to Weather and Climate

4
OR
GEO 101Physical Geology

4
 
MAT 105Quantitative Literacy

3
OR
MAT 131Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

5
 
PHI 201Introduction to Logic

3
 
Program Course Selection

4
Total Credit Hours:14-16

*Social science credits must be earned in at least two areas; see catalog or Student Success Advisor for options.

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses

BIO 111Principles of Biology I

4
 
CHE 101General Chemistry I

4
 
CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3
 
EGL 101Composition I

3
 
EGL 102Composition II

3
Total Credit Hours:17

Recommended General Education Courses

BIO 112Principles of Biology II

4
 
GEG 102World Regional Geography

3
AND
ECO 110Elements of Economics

3
OR
POS 101Introduction to American Politics

3
 
MAT 105Quantitative Literacy

3
OR
MAT 131Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

5
 
MAT 141Introductory Statistics

4
 
PHI 201Introduction to Logic

3
 
Fine Arts Selection

3
Total Credit Hours:23-25

Social science credits must be earned in at least two areas; see catalog or Student Success Advisor for options.

Recommended Program Courses

CHE 102General Chemistry II

4
 
CHE 201Organic Chemistry I

5
OR
PHY 101General Physics I

4
 
GEG 103Physical Geography

4
OR
GEG 201Introduction to Weather and Climate

4
OR
GEO 101Physical Geology

4
 
Program Course Selection

4
 
Program Selection

4-5
Total Credit Hours:20-22

Program Selections

Choose 8 to 9 credits from the following list.

AGR 105Crop Science

4
AGR 203Soil Science

4
BIO 202Environmental Biology

4
BIO 203Vertebrate Zoology

4
BIO 204Botany

4
BIO 209Biological Field Studies

1-3
CHE 202Organic Chemistry II

5
GEG 105Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

3
GEG 206Advanced Geographic Information Systems

3
PHY 102General Physics II

4

**Please see your Student Success Advisor and contact your intended transfer school for suggestions, when planning program course selections.