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Curriculum Guides are suggested courses of study which may include more or less than the RSCC degree requirements. They are not intended to represent requirements for any particular college or university. Students should consult articulation agreements, the catalog of the school to which they intend to transfer, and their advisor for specific degree requirements. Please see Articulation for accurate planning

Degree: Associate of Science

The biology curriculum is designed for students planning to complete the bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution. This program generally meets the transfer requirements for students entering any one of the state’s major universities. Before entering this plan of study, each student should become acquainted with any pre-transfer requirements the receiving institution may stipulate. The current job market gives highest priority to the graduate degree in biology.

First Year			Hours
BIOL	1110,1120	General Biology I, II	8
ENGL	1010,1020	Composition I, II	6
HIST		History Sequence1	6
MATH	1910	Calculus I2	4
		Humanities Electives1	6
		First Year Total	30
Second Year
CHEM	1110,1120	General Chemistry I, II	8
ENGL		Sophomore Literature Elective1	3
SPCH	201	Basic Speech	3
		Science Electives1	8-12
		Social Science Electives1	6
		Second Year Total	30-32
		TOTAL HOURS	60-62

¹ Students must check with transfer institutions for appropriate course selection.
² If mathematics background or ACT math score is not adequate, consult an advisor about taking MATH 1730 (Pre-Calculus).

Students pursuing this area of study will be advised by the Mathematics and Sciences Division.