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9/18/2024 11:11:55 AM

Biological Sciences, Associate in Science

Pathway:

Biological Science

Degree Type:

Associate in Science

Curriculum Code:

SCI.BIS.AS (U230A26)

Total Program Credits: 60

Biological Science majors may find careers available in biological research, teaching, state and federal government departments, such as environmental protection agencies, park services, departments of natural resources or in private industries, such as forest products, agriculture and food products.

Students planning to major in Biological Sciences must be ready to take RHT 101◊, MAT 111◊ and have had at least one unit of high school Biology and one unit of high school Chemistry. Students meeting these qualifications may then take the following sequence of Science and Mathematics courses along with the appropriate general education courses.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science Degree (Biological Sciences) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Solve problems based on scientific inquiry via the scientific method.
  2. Present biological concepts with correct biological terms.
  3. Explain biological processes at the molecular, cellular and ogranismal level.
  4. Illustrate the relationship between structure and function in evolutionary biology.
  5. Discuss the ecological relationships between organisms and their environments.
  6. Evaluate primary scientific literature to recognize quality research.

(Reviewed Fall 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 150 # Principles of Biology I

Life Science Gen-ed

4

CHM 140 # General Chemistry I

Physical Science Gen-ed

5

RHT 101 # English Rhetoric & Composition I

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events.

Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 151 # Principles of Biology II

Life Science Gen-ed

4

 
CHM 141 # General Chemistry II

Core Course

5

OR
PHY 101 # General Physics (Mechanics, Heat & Sound)

Physical Science Gen-ed

5

 
MAT 170 # Elementary Statistics

Mathematics Gen-ed

4

RHT 102 # English Rhetoric and Composition II

Communications Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:16
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.

Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.

CHM 141 may be used as a Program Elective.

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
MAT 131 # Calculus & Analytic Geometry I

Mathematics Gen-ed

5

 
CHM 234 # Organic Chemistry I

Core Course

5

OR
PHY 102 General Physics (Electricity, Magnetism, Optics & Modern Physics)

Physical Science Gen-ed

5

 
SPE 101 # Principles of Effective Speaking

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Humanities

Humanities Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:16
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.

Note: CHM 234◊ and PHY 102 may be used as Program Electives.

Semester Four: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
CHM 235 # Organic Chemistry II

Core Course

5

OR
Take Credits Other Program Electives

Program Elective

4-5

 
Take Credits Program Electives

Program Elective

4-5

OR
Take Other BIS Course

Program Elective

4-5

 
Take Credits Fine Arts

Fine Arts Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:14-16
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.

Note: CHM 235 may be used as a Program Elective.

GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.

Program electives (8-10):

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 101 Human Biology

Life Science Gen-ed

4

BIS 105 Environmental Biology

Life Science Gen-ed

4

BIS 222 # Principles of Microbiology

Core Course

4

BIS 240 # Human Anatomy & Physiology I

Core Course

4

CHM 141 # General Chemistry II

Core Course

5

CHM 234 # Organic Chemistry I

Core Course

5

CHM 235 # Organic Chemistry II

Core Course

5

PHY 101 # General Physics (Mechanics, Heat & Sound)

Physical Science Gen-ed

5

PHY 102 General Physics (Electricity, Magnetism, Optics & Modern Physics)

Physical Science Gen-ed

5

(Select courses that meet the BS requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)

See Associate in Science Graduation Requirements: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2024-2025/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-science/associate-in-science-degree-requirements/

See BIS course descriptions

Chairperson: Sheldon Turner, Ext. 3008; email: sheldonturner@triton.edu

 KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
Elective (general) Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)