ASNSM in Biology

Option Overview

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The Associate in Science in Natural Sciences and Mathematics degree in Biology emphasizes general education and is designed to provide a basis for transfer into the Bachelor of Arts degree program in Biology. This 60-credit program develops an understanding of biological principles that underlie all living things, instills a sense of inquiry and sharpens analytical thinking skills.

Credit Distribution

Courses in the General Education Requirements are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.

I. General Education Requirements Credits (44 Credits)

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 credits)

ENC -101	Writing for Success	3
ENC-102	English Composition II	3
COM-209	Public Speaking	3
MAT-115	Intermediate Algebra	3
SOS-110	Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today	3

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 credits)

SOC-101	Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology	3
ETH-230	Ethics in the Digital Age	3
POS-110	American Government	3

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (9 credits)

HIS-114	American History II	3
LIB-342	Online Obsessions: Determining and Dealing with Digital Dependency	3
PHI-130	Introduction to Critical Reasoning	3

D. Understanding the Physical and Natural World (8 credits)

Degree candidates for the ASNSM in Biology are advised to take Biology I with lab in order to satisfy a requirement within either the Natural World or Biology Electives area of their degree program. For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Understanding of the Physical and Natural World.

E. Mathematics (3 credits)

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Mathematics Courses.

II. Area of Study (16 Credits)

Total Credit Hours: 60