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AS in Biology

Option Overview

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The Associate in Science (AS) degree in Biology emphasizes general education and is designed to provide a basis for transfer into the Bachelor of Arts degree program in Biology. This 60-credit program develops an understanding of biological principles that underlie all living things, instills a sense of inquiry, and sharpens analytical-thinking skills.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (30 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.  For more information see About Our General Education Program.  To plan your program please contact an academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (12 Credits)

ENC-1010Writing for Success

3
ENC-1020Writing for Success II

3

MAT-1050Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics

3

SOS-1100Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today

3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (6 Credits)

SOC-1010Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology

3

PHI-2860Contemporary Ethics

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (6 Credits)

SOC-2100Marriage and the Family

3

HUM-1030Introduction to the Humanities III: Music

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (6 Credits)

EAS-1010General Earth Science

3

BIO-2080The Science of Nutrition

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Scientific Knowledge.

II. Biology (28 Credits)

-TRSFR REQ.General Biology II with Lab

4
-Biology Electives

15
-Natural Science, Computer Science, or Math Electives

9

III. Electives (2 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TRANSFER REQUIREMENT: TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 60