ALLEGHENY, BOYCE, NORTH, SOUTH
Associate of Science (031.2)

This program prepares students with a broad college background and skills in biology and eligible to transfer to a four-year institution.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

Describe the fundamental principles in the biological sciences.
Apply the principles of the scientific method.
Communicate effectively using scientific terminology.
Recognize contributions of science and scientists to humanity's present and future welfare.

Graduates may earn a bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field.

See the graduation checksheet for this program in printable PDF form.

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 64–68

First Semester
Course #	Course Name	Credits
BIO-151	General Biology 1	4
CHM-151	General Chemistry 1	4
ENG-101	English Composition 1	3
MAT-111	College Algebra¹	3
	Computer Information Technology Elective	3–4
	Total Credits	17–18

Second Semester
BIO-152	General Biology 2	4
CHM-152	General Chemistry 2	4
ENG-102	English Composition 2	3
MAT-142	Pre-Calculus ¹	4
	Total Credits	15
Third Semester
CHM-201	Organic Chemistry 1	4
SPH-101	Oral Communication	3
	Humanities Elective	3
	Restricted Elective²	3–4
	Social Science Elective	3
	Total Credits	16–17
Fourth Semester
CHM-202	Organic Chemistry 2	4
	Humanities Electives	3
	Restricted Elective²	6–8
	Social Science Elective	3
	Total Credits	16–18

¹Required as part of TAOC (Transfer and Articulation Oversight Committee). If you are not intending to transfer to an institution that is participating in the state-wide articulation agreement, you may substitute MAT-108, Intermediate Algebra or any higher level mathematics course.

²Students should choose three (3) restricted electives: For students transferring to a TAOC participating-institution:
BIO-133	Environmental Science	3
BIO-175	Microbiology	4
BIO-207	Genetics	4
BIO-240	Environmental Biology	4

For students who are not intending to transfer to a TAOC participating-institution:
BIO-133	Environmental Science	3
BIO-175	Microbiology	4
BIO-207	Genetics	4
BIO-216	Cell Biology	3
BIO-240	Environmental Biology	4

NOTE: Electives should be selected in consultation with a transfer counselor.

Community College of Allegheny County