Biology • Associate in Science
TRANSFER PROGRAM
Total Credit Hours: 62
Colleague Code: AS.BIOL
Curriculum Code: ASD 101
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester: BIO 111, CHE 101, EGL 101, Social Science Selection Mathematics Selection
Second Semester: BIO 112, CHE 102, EGL 102, CMN 101, Mathematics Selection
Third Semester: Biology Elective, CHE 201 or PHY 101, Humanities A Selection, Humanities B Selection
Fourth Semester: POS 101 or POS 201, Biology Elective, Humanities C Selection, Social Science Selection
Program Information:
- This program is appropriate for students interested in further study of biology at a four-year institution.
- Transferable to most colleges and universities
- Students planning to transfer are recommended to verify senior-institution requirements, which vary.
- Students who are planning on teaching biology in a secondary school are required to take and pass the Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) prior to transferring to an upper-division institution. Please contact the Education program at 217.786.2403 or 217.786.2391.
For Program Information Contact:
Mathematics and Sciences Department at 217.786.2386 or 217.786.2326 or see an academic advisor.
Required General Education Courses (12 credits)
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Composition I |
3 credits |
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Composition II |
3 credits |
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Introduction to American Politics or |
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State and Local Government |
3 credits |
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Public Speaking Fundamentals |
3 credits |
Recommended General Education Courses (38-44 credits)
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Principles of Biology I |
4 credits |
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General Chemistry I |
4 credits |
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General Chemistry II |
4 credits |
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Organic Chemistry I or |
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General Physics I |
4-5 credits |
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Humanities A Selection |
3-4 credits |
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Humanities B Selection |
3 credits |
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Humanities C Selection |
3-4 credits |
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Mathematics Selection |
3-5 credits |
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Mathematics Selection |
4-5 credits |
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Social Science Selection |
3 credits |
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Social Science Selection |
3 credits |
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Essential Program Courses (4 credits)
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Principles of Biology II |
4 credits |
Recommended Program Courses (8 credits)
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Biology Program Course |
4 credits |
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Biology Program Course |
4 credits |
Biology Program Courses (choose 8 credits)
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Human Anatomy |
4 credits |
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Environmental Biology |
4 credits |
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Vertebrate Zoology |
4 credits |
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Botany |
4 credits |
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Marine Biology |
4 credits |
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Biological Field Studies |
3 credits |
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Microbiology for Majors |
4 credits |
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Field Biology |
2 credits |
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Local Flora -- Identification of Plants of Illinois |
4 credits |