Biology Transfer Pathway (AS)

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The Associate of Science transfer pathway in Biology enables students to transfer to the four-year school of their choice to continue their education. Doctors of all kinds and many scientists often earn a bachelor’s degree in one area of science before continuing their education in a particular field. The basic courses taken at Cowley College will transfer to state colleges and universities, as well as most other schools throughout the nation.

Suggested Course Plan by Semester

Pathway Code: BIOL

General Education Requirements (47-49 hours)

Basic Skills (12 hours)

ENG2211 - Composition I 3 hour(s)
ENG2212 - Composition II 3 hour(s)
COM2711 - Public Speaking 3 hour(s)
Complete at least 3 credits of Math based upon intended transfer institution requirements.

Math Options include:
- MTH4425 Trigonometry 3 hour(s)
- MTH4432 Business Calculus 3 hour(s)
- MTH4435 Calculus I 5 hour(s)

Computer Literacy (3 hours)

CAP1516 - Computer Applications 3 hour(s) or Computer Literacy Elective .

Humanities (6 hours)

Complete courses from 2 Different Departments (ART, FOL, HIS, HUM, LIT, MIN, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.

For a list of course options click this link Humanities Elective(s) .

Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________
Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________

Social Sciences (6 hours)

Complete courses from 2 Different Departments ANT, ECO, GEG, POL, PSY, SOC

For a list of course options click this link Social Science Elective(s) .

Social Science Elective - 3 hour(s) ____________________________________
Social Science Elective - 3 hours(s) ___________________________________

Science & Math (20 hours)

The following courses are the Science/Math electives required for this pathway.

CHM4220 - Chemistry I 5 hour(s)
CHM4230 - Chemistry II 5 hour(s)
BIO4125 - General Biology I 5 hour(s)
BIO4135 - General Biology II 5 hour(s)

Recommended Transfer Pathway Electives (13-15 hours minimum)*

The Associate of Science degree requires a minimum of 13-15 hours of pathway electives, depending on the number of credits on the Math requirement completed. Students should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses within this block.

BIO4160 - Microbiology 5 hour(s)
CHM4250 - Organic Chemistry I 5 hour(s)
CHM4251 - Organic Chemistry II 5 hour(s)
PHS4550 - General Physics I 5 hour(s)
PHS4551 - General Physics II 5 hour(s)

Minimum Hours for Degree 62*

*A minimum of 62 hours is required to earn a Cowley degree, however additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a 4-year institution.

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses.