Biology AS Designated Degree Requirements

https://highered.colorado.gov/sites/highered/files/2020-03/staa_biology_final.pdf

Courses that Fulfill General Education Requirements (36 credits)

(Written) Communication

ENG 121English Composition I: GT-CO1

3

ENG 122English Composition II: GT-CO2

3

or

ENG 122English Composition II: GT-CO2

3

and

GT Pathways Course(s)GT Pathways-approved GT-CO3 course

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Mathematics

MAT 201Calculus I: GT-MA1

5

Total Credit Hours:5

Arts and Humanities

GT Pathways Course(s)Two GT Pathways Arts & Humanities courses (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4)

6

Total Credit Hours:6

History

GT Pathways Course(s)One GT Pathways History course (GT-HI1)

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Two GT Pathways Social & Behavioral Sciences courses (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3)

Total Credit Hours:6

Natural and Physical Sciences

BIO 111Gen College Biology I/Lab: GT-SC1

5

CHE 111Gen College Chem I/Lab: GT-SC1

5

Total Credit Hours:10

Total Credit Hours: 36

Additional Required Courses (20 credits)

Additional Required Courses

BIO 112Gen College Biology II/Lab: GT-SC1

5

CHE 112Gen College Chem II/Lab: GT-SC1

5

PHY 111Physics Alg-Based I/Lab: GT-SC1

5

PHY 112Physics Alg-Based II/Lab: GT-SC1

5

Please note: If these credits are not required for the major at a receiving four-year institution, they will be applied to the Bachelor's degree as elective credit toward graduation. Please check with the receiving institution to determine in which way these courses will be applied.

Total Credit Hours: 20

Electives (4 credits)

Electives

For specific information, please consult an advisor in the Advising Center. Transferability depends on the receiving four-year institution. Additional courses may be transferable. See approved AS Electives in AS Degree Requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 4

Total Credit Hours: 60