Biology Interest
Associate of General Studies Degree
A total of 90 credits are required to complete the Associate of General Studies (AGS) degree. The courses listed below are only meant to serve as a guide of recommended choices within categories required in the AGS framework. See the AGS graduation guide for full degree requirements. It is recommended that students also consult with the transfer college of choice regarding specific prerequisites since requirements for a biology major vary at each university.
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS: |
92-94 |
Program Map
This guide lays out an optimal path to graduate. Where zero credits are listed in the prerequisites, students may place into a higher level(s) based on designated placement score(s). Note, some prerequisites may be required for graduation. Please consult an advisor with any program completion questions.
Course No. | Course Title | Credits | Alternate Course | Comments |
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Program Prerequisites |
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MTH111 |
College Algebra |
0-4 |
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MTH112 |
Elementary Functions |
0-4 |
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WR115 |
Introduction to Expository Writing |
0-3 |
|
|
RD90 |
College Reading |
0-4 |
|
|
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Prerequisites credits vary based on Placement Score(s): |
0-15 |
|
|
Fall |
|
|
|
|
CHEM221 |
General Chemistry I |
5 |
|
fall term only |
CHEM221L |
General Chemistry I Lab |
0 |
|
fall term only |
CHEM221R |
General Chemistry I Recitation |
0 |
|
fall term only |
MTH251 |
Calculus I (Differential) |
5 |
|
fall at RWC; fall/winter at RVC |
CIS120 |
Concepts in Computing I 1 |
0-2 |
|
|
LIB127 |
Introduction to Academic Research |
1 |
|
|
HE/PE |
Health/PE/Recreation Elective |
1 |
|
|
|
Total Credits: |
12-14 |
|
|
Winter |
|
|
|
|
CHEM222 |
General Chemistry II |
5 |
|
winter term only |
CHEM222L |
General Chemistry II Lab |
0 |
|
winter term only |
CHEM222R |
General Chemistry II Recitation |
0 |
|
winter term only |
MTH252 |
Calculus II (Integral) |
5 |
|
winter at RWC; winter/spring at RVC |
WR121 |
English Composition I |
4 |
|
|
|
Total Credits: |
14 |
|
|
Spring |
|
|
|
|
CHEM223 |
General Chemistry III |
5 |
|
spring term only |
CHEM223L |
General Chemistry III Lab |
0 |
|
spring term only |
CHEM223R |
General Chemistry III Recitation |
0 |
|
spring term only |
WR122 |
English Composition II |
4 |
|
|
ECON201 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
4 |
|
spring term only |
|
Total Credits: |
13 |
|
|
Summer |
|
|
|
|
WR227 |
Technical Writing |
4 |
|
Really good to take this. |
COMM111 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
4 |
|
|
PSY101 |
Psychology of Human Relations |
3 |
|
|
|
Total Credits: |
11 |
|
|
Fall |
|
|
|
|
PH201 |
General Physics I |
5 |
|
fall term only |
PH201L |
General Physics I Lab |
0 |
|
fall term only |
PH201R |
General Physics I Recitation |
0 |
|
fall term only |
BI211 |
General Biology I |
4 |
|
|
BI211L |
General Biology I Lab |
0 |
|
|
HE/PE |
Health/PE/Recreation Elective |
2 |
|
|
PSY201 |
General Psychology I |
4 |
|
|
|
Total Credits: |
15 |
|
|
Winter |
|
|
|
|
PH202 |
General Physics II |
5 |
|
winter term only |
PH202L |
General Physics II Lab |
0 |
|
winter term only |
PH202R |
General Physics II Recitation |
0 |
|
winter term only |
BI212 |
General Biology II |
4 |
|
|
BI212L |
General Biology II Lab |
0 |
|
|
COMM218 |
Interpersonal Communications |
3-4 |
|
approved Humanities course (credits vary) |
|
Total Credits: |
13 |
|
|
Spring |
|
|
|
|
PH203 |
General Physics III |
5 |
|
spring term only |
PH203L |
General Physics III Lab |
0 |
|
spring term only |
PH203R |
General Physics III Recitation |
0 |
|
|
BI213 |
General Biology III |
4 |
|
|
BI213L |
General Biology III Lab |
0 |
|
|
ECON202 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3-4 |
|
approved Social Science course (credits vary) |
HE/PE |
Health/PE/Recreation Elective |
1 |
|
|
|
Total Credits: |
14 |
|
1 Approved Computer Information Science or Computer Science class, CIS120/CS120 or above, or documented computer proficiency within the past ten years.
For approved Humanities, Social Science and Science see catalog for Approved Electives.
For more information, contact the Advising Department.
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