Biology, AS

First Semester

• EDUC 1100 - Learning Framework 1 semester hour ¹
• HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 semester hours
• ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 semester hours
• BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I (lecture) 3 semester hours
• BIOL 1106 - Biology for Science Majors I (lab) 1 semester hour
• Mathematics course (select from Core Curriculum  list) 3 semester hours

Second Semester

• SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking I 3 semester hours
• ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 semester hours
• HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 semester hours
• BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I (lecture) 3 semester hours
• BIOL 1106 - Biology for Science Majors I (lab) 1 semester hour
• Elective course (select from Core Curriculum  list) 3 semester hours ²

Third Semester

• GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 semester hours
• Social and Behavioral Sciences course (select from Core Curriculum  list) 3 semester hours
• Creative Arts course (select from Core Curriculum  list) 3 semester hours
• Elective course (suggestion - Science or Mathematics course selected from Core Curriculum  list) 4 semester hours ²
• Elective course 3 semester hours ²

Fourth Semester

• GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 semester hours
• Language, Philosophy & Culture course (select from Core Curriculum  list) 3 semester hours
• Elective course (suggestion - Science or Mathematics course selected from Core Curriculum  list) 4 semester hours ²
• Elective course (suggestion - Science or Mathematics course selected from Core Curriculum  list) 4 semester hours ²

Total Hours in AS Degree: 60

¹ All students are encouraged to complete this course during the first semester of enrollment.  All first time in college students that take one or more college preparatory courses will be required to take Learning Framework the first long semester they are enrolled.  Transfer students with proven success in college-level course work who do not wish to take Learning Framework may enroll in a Physical Education course with approval from an advisor.  Students placed on Scholastic Probation will be required to enroll in Learning Framework the next semester of enrollment (if they have not already successfully completed the course).

² Students should consult with an advisor for assistance in selecting electives that will apply toward a specific major at a four-year college or university.

Suggested Science electives:

BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I (lecture)  
BIOL 2101 - Anatomy and Physiology I (lab)  
BIOL 2302 - Anatomy and Physiology II (lecture)  
BIOL 2102 - Anatomy and Physiology II (lab)  
CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I (lecture + lab)  
CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II (lecture + lab)  

Suggested Mathematics electives:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra  
MATH 2412 - Pre-Calculus Math  
MATH 2413 - Calculus I  
MATH 2414 - Calculus II  

Electives should be selected from academic transfer courses.  Workforce education courses may be taken if approved by an advisor.  Electives may include Physical Education courses as approved by an advisor.