Biology Concentration
Associate of Arts
Psrepare to transfer to a university in a biological science by taking foundational courses in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics.
This program is designed for transfer to ASU, NAU or another university that does not require calculus or second language to complete a bachelor’s degree in biology-related disciplines. Students transferring to the UA or to a university that requires calculus or a second language should complete the Associate of Science Biology Concentration.
Title IV Financial Aid eligible: Yes
Locations
All Campuses
Contact Information
Division of Sciences
Dean: 520.206.2180
Program Advisor: 520.206.6079
Information Sessions
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Academic Options
Transfer to ASU, NAU or other university which does not require calculus or second language to complete a bachelor’s degree and continue your studies in the Life Sciences.
Careers
After earning a bachelor's degree, work in the life sciences in a wide variety of careers such as research, manufacturing, medicine, government, and agriculture.
Program Requirements 2020-2021
Arizona General Education Curriculum Requirements (AGEC-S)
This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses.* A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| AGEC-S Requirements | Credits |
| English Composition | 6 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 6 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 6 |
| Special Requirements The I, C, and G requirements should be fulfilled by completing appropriate courses in the above categories |
|
| Subtotal | 18 |
Required Core Courses
A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| BIO 181IN | General Biology I [SUN# BIO1181] | 4 |
| BIO 182IN | General Biology II [SUN# BIO1182] | 4 |
| CHM 151IN | General Chemistry I [SUN# CHM1151] | 4 |
| CHM 152IN | General Chemistry II [SUN# CHM1152] | 4 |
| Subtotal | 33 | |
Mathematics: Complete one of the following Mathematics Tracks based on transfer major
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| Mathematics Track 1 Recommended for most UA B.A. programs - see UA advisor |
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| MAT 188 | Precalculus I | 4 |
| MAT 189 | Precalculus II | 3 |
| MAT 220 | Calculus I [SUN# MAT2220] | 5 |
| Mathematics Track 2 Recommended for most NAU programs - see NAU advisor |
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| MAT 188 | Precalculus I | 4 |
| MAT 189 | Precalculus II | 3 |
| MAT 167 | Introductory Statistics [SUN# MAT1160] | 3 |
| Mathematics Track 3 Recommended for most ASU programs - see ASU advisor |
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| MAT 188 | Precalculus I | 4 |
| MAT 167 | Introductory Statistics [SUN# MAT1160] | 3 |
| MAT 212 | Topics in Calculus [SUN# MAT2212] | 3 |
| Subtotal | 10-12 | |
Science Electives
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| Complete four courses from the list below, based on transfer major | ||
| BIO 127IN | Human Nutrition and Biology | 4 |
| BIO 201IN | Human Anatomy and Physiology I [SUN# BIO2201] | 4 |
| BIO 201H | Human Anatomy, Physiology and Histology | 4 |
| BIO 202IN | Human Anatomy and Physiology II [SUN# BIO2202] | 4 |
| BIO 250 | Biomedical Ethics | 3 |
| PHY 121IN | Introductory Physics I [SUN# PHY1111] | 4 |
| PHY122IN | Introductory Physics II [SUN# PHY1112] | 4 |
| First Semester Language | 4 | |
| Second Semester Language | 4 | |
| Subtotal | 15-16 | |
| Core Total | 59-62 | |
Required Support Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| STU 100 or STU 107 |
Student Success and Career Planning or University Transfer Preparation |
1 |
| STU 210UA or STU 210UT |
University of Arizona Transition or University Transition |
2 |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Total | 62-66 | |
* Other general education requirements are fulfilled by required core and support courses: Biological and Physical Sciences - BIO 181IN and 182IN; Mathematics - MAT 167 or 220; Other - CHM 151IN and 152IN.
Program/Major/Concentration Codes: AOAALA/ALA1/ALAB
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