Overview
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:
- Integrate scientific knowledge from biology, chemistry, and physics. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, and VII.)
- Design experiments and analyze data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
- Communicate through writing and communicate orally successfully. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome VIII.)
- 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
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.
One of the above courses fulfills the General Education Natural Science Requirement.
Biology Option Requirements
One of the above courses fulfills the General Education Natural Science Requirement.
Choose three lab/lecture combinations from the following (12-14 credits):
Transfer Option Curriculum
Students intending to transfer to North Dakota State University's Pharmacy program using the Two-Year Early Admission Pathway (EAP) to the Doctorate of Pharmacy must also complete the following courses through NDSU as specified in the Memorandum of Understanding between DSU and NDSU. NDSU courses will satisfy the Transfer Option of the AS Biology program.
Transfer Option required courses (taken through NDSU):
PSCI 300 Pharmaceurical Organic Chemistry (5 credits)
PSCI 301 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for Pharmacists (5 credits)
PHRM 324 Writing and Professionalization in Pharmacy (3 credits)