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Associate in Science Degree – Biology Option

Overview

A man looks into a microscope.

The Associate in Science with Biology Option is a major within the School of Applied Sciences. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

Degree Requirements

  • General Education Courses
  • Major Courses
  • Biology Option

Student Learning Outcomes

A student successfully completing the above major will be able to:

  1. Integrate scientific knowledge from biology, chemistry, and physics. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, and VII.)
  2. Design experiments and analyze data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
  3. Communicate through writing and communicate orally successfully. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome VIII.)
  4. Comprehend the scientific method. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)

Career Options

Why should you pursue an Associate in Science Degree - Biology Option?

The Associate in Science degree in biology prepares students for careers such as a medical assistant, pharmaceutical and medical sales professional, agricultural and food science technician, biological technician, forest and conservation technician, plant science technician, or research assistant. It can also be used as a starting point from which to add on a Bachelor of Science in biology after completion of the associate degree.

Possible Career Paths

  • Medical Assistant
  • Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
  • Medical Sales Representative
  • Food Science Technician
  • Biology Technician

Requirements

General Education Courses
Total Credit Hours:39-43

Core Curriculum

 
In order to graduate, a minimum 2.30 cumulative science GPA is required in fulfillment of a natural science degree or minor as well as ENGL 110, ENGL 120, and COMM 110.
CHEM 121General Chemistry I

4

CHEM 121LGeneral Chemistry Lab I

1

CHEM 122General Chemistry II

4

CHEM 122LGeneral Chemistry Lab II

1

Total Credit Hours:10
One of the above courses fulfills the General Education Natural Science Requirement.

Biology Option Requirements

BIOL 150General Biology I

3

BIOL 150LGeneral Biology I Lab

1

BIOL 151General Biology II

3

BIOL 151LGeneral Biology II Lab

1

Total Credit Hours:8
One of the above courses fulfills the General Education Natural Science Requirement.

Choose three lab/lecture combinations from the following (12-14 credits):

BIOL 170General Zoology

3

BIOL 170LGeneral Zoology Lab

1

BIOL 220Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab

4

BIOL 221Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab

4

BIOL 254Introduction to Botany

4

BIOL 305General Microbiology

4

BIOL 315Genetics

4

CHEM 341Organic Chemistry I

4

CHEM 341LOrganic Chemistry Lab I

1

CHEM 342Organic Chemistry II

4

CHEM 342LOrganic Chemistry Lab II

1

Total Credit Hours:65-71

Semester Sequence

First Semester

CHEM 121General Chemistry I

4

CHEM 121LGeneral Chemistry Lab I

1

ENGL 110College Composition I

3

MATH 107Pre-Calculus

4

UNIV 100Freshman Seminar

1

General Education General Education

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

BIOL 150General Biology I

3

BIOL 150LGeneral Biology I Lab

1

 

BIOL 220Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab

4

Or

General Education General Education

3

 

CHEM 122General Chemistry II

4

CHEM 122LGeneral Chemistry Lab II

1

ENGL 120College Composition II

3

Total Credit Hours:15-16

Third Semester

BIOL 151General Biology II

3

BIOL 151LGeneral Biology II Lab

1

BIOL 221Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab

4

 

BIOL 254Introduction to Botany

4

Or

BIOL 305General Microbiology

4

 

CHEM 341Organic Chemistry I

4

CHEM 341LOrganic Chemistry Lab I

1

Total Credit Hours:17
CHEM 330 is offered Fall, Odd Years.

Fourth Semester

BIOL 170General Zoology

3

BIOL 170LGeneral Zoology Lab

1

BIOL 315Genetics

4

CHEM 342Organic Chemistry II

4

CHEM 342LOrganic Chemistry Lab II

1

General Education General Education

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Students should select at least three lecture/lab combinations from the courses below:

BIOL 170, BIOL 220, BIOL 221, BIOL 254, BIOL 305, BIOL 315, CHEM 341/CHEM 341L, and CHEM 342/CHEM 341L.