Biology - Associate of Science (Major Code - BIO)

The Biology Associate of Science degree prepares students for transfer to a university program in biological sciences or health professions. To ensure seamless transfer, students must develop their specific program of study in close coordination with a Cochise College advisor.

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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (AGEC-S) 35-39 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101	Composition**	3
ENG 102	English Composition**	3

Mathematics 3-5 credits

MAT 220	Calculus I**	5
	or higher (3-5 credits)

Laboratory Sciences 8 credits

CHM 151	General Chemistry I**	4
	AND
CHM 152	General Chemistry II**	4

Arts 3 credits

Humanities 3 credits

Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 credits

Additional Mathematics and/or Laboratory Sciences 6-8 credits

Based on your major and after consulting with an advisor, select MAT 231, MAT 241, MAT 252, MAT, and/or appropriate laboratory science courses. See http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/agec for a complete list.

Six credits of arts, humanities, or social and behavioral sciences must be chosen from the current listing of intensive writing courses. See www.cochise.edu/AGEC.

CORE CURRICULUM 11 CREDITS

BIO 181	General Biology I (for majors)**	4
BIO 182	General Biology II**	4
MAT 167	Elements of Statistics**	3

ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)

Elective courses must be transferable to the university or universities to which the student plans to transfer. See www.aztransfer.com.