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 101CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

ENG 102English CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

Mathematics 3-5 credits

MAT 220Calculus ISUN courseThis course may be offered online

5

or higher (3-5 credits)

Laboratory Sciences 8 credits

CHM 151General Chemistry ISUN courseThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

AND

CHM 152General Chemistry IISUN courseThis course has laboratory or studio fees

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 181General Biology I (for majors)SUN courseThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

BIO 182General Biology IISUN courseThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

MAT 167Elements of StatisticsSUN courseThis course may be offered online

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.

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS