Biology, Associate of Science
The Associate of Science degree in Biology is granted by Presentation College to those candidates who have completed the 63-credit requirement as described in the curriculum plan and earned a 2.00 grade point average or above in all biology major courses. Graduates of the Associate of Biology program may use these courses to fulfill prerequisites in a variety of graduate programs, including chiropractic medicine, mortuary science, physician's assisting, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, optometry, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or other professional areas may usually meet the professional schools' entrance requirements while completing a biology degree. All pre-professional students must determine the specific requirements of the school(s) they wish to attend, and they should work closely with an advisor at Presentation College to develop a plan of study. In addition, graduates of the Biology Associate of Science can seek immediate workplace placement in such areas as medical research, pharmaceutical sales, ethanol development, or a number of other employment opportunities.
Biology AS - Degree Requirements
63 Credits
Biology Assoc. Requirements (39 cr)
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BI 153
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General Biology I
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3
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| BL 153 |
General Biology I Lab |
1 |
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BI 163
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General Biology II
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3
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| BL 163 |
General Biology II Lab |
1 |
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BI 213
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I
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3
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BL 211
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
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1 |
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BI 263
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Introduction to Medical Microbiology
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3
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| BL 263 |
Introduction to Medical Micro Lab
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1 |
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BI 293
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II
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3
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| BL 291
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
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1
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CH 153
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College Chemistry I
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3
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CH 163
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College Chemistry II
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3
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CL 151
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College Chemistry I Lab
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1
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CL 161
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College Chemistry II Lab
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1
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Science Elective
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4
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Science Elective
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4
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MA 153: College Algebra or MA 243: Statistics
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3
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General Education Requirements (24–27 cr):
Foundational Series—13–16 credits
- Communication Skills (9 cr)
- EN 113/EN 114 College Composition I (3 cr)
- EN 133: College Composition II (3 cr)
- CT 233: Communication Skills I: Interpersonal Communication (3 cr)
- Science and Quantitative Reasoning (4–7 cr)
- Natural Science Lecture + Laboratory (4 cr)
- Minimum competency on ACT/SAT for placement into MA 153 or MA 243 OR completion of intermediate algebra course (if course necessary, 3 cr)
Intellect and Inquiry Series—3 credits
- Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement—lower-level (3 cr)
Lantern Series—8 credits
- Theological and Ethical Education (6 cr)
- RS 123: The Christian Tradition (3 cr)
- RS 293: Christian Ethics (3 cr)
- Personal Health and Wellbeing (1 cr)
- GE 148: Personal Health and Wellbeing (1 cr)
- College Experience (1 cr)
- GE 111: The College Experience (1 cr)