Biology, A.S. (Biology)

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Designed for students planning to pursue an academic program in biology. Students should be fully aware of the curriculum of the institution to which they plan to transfer and must follow close advisement.

Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: Biology

General Education Requirements (41-42 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

Approved Humanities General Education electives¹6 credits
Approved Literature elective¹3 credits

History (6 hours)

²See note below.

Approved History electives¹6 credits

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

Approved Behavioral/Social Science General Education electives¹6 credits

Mathematics (4 hours)

MATH 1910♦ - Calculus I

Natural Science (8 hours)

Area of Emphasis Requirements (20 hours)

Electives Science (8 hours)

³See note below. Select from:

Total Credit Hours 62

¹ General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

² See senior institution for history requirements.

³Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections transferable to specific institutions.

Note(s):

Students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. For additional information, visit www.ws.edu and click on the “computer competency” page.
High school deficiencies must be removed prior to graduation; developmental education courses must be taken every semester until completed.