Biology, A.S.

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The study of biology includes courses designed to help students acquaint themselves with the structure and function of living organisms and to appreciate some of the ecological relationships existing in the world of life. The biology courses required in this program parallel those found at four-year institutions and should transfer without difficulty. Students must successfully complete core courses with a “C” or better to meet program requirements. Recommended courses are designed to aid students in completing their four-year degrees. Students planning to transfer to a four-year program may need to have additional hours beyond the program requirements at Northwest College in order to transfer in as a junior. These students should consult with their advisor and the appropriate four-year college catalog.

Term 1

BIOL 1010 - General Biology I (4) MR/PNW
BIOL 1101 - Biology First Year Seminar (2) FYS
CHEM 1020 - General Chemistry I (5) GE
QR 0000 - Quantitative Reasoning (3) QR
MATH 1450 - Algebra and Trigonometry (5) Recommended

Total Credits: 14-16

Term 2

BIOL 2020 - General Biology II (4) MR
CHEM 1030 - General Chemistry II (4) GE
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I (3) CM
HC 0000 - Human Condition (3) HC
MATH 2200 - Calculus I (5) GE

Total Credits: 19

Term 3

BIOL 0000 - Biology Elective Course (3) ME
CM 0000 - Communication (3) CM
CTY 0000 - Creativity (3) CTY
GOV 0000 - U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions (3) GOV

Total Credits: 12

Term 4

BIOL 0000 - Biology Elective Course (4) ME
BIOL 2395 - Biological Research (3) MR
HC 0000 - Human Condition (3) HC
STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics (4) GE

Total Credits: 14

Minimum Credits for Degree = 60

Course Type Key

FYS=First Year Seminar* GOV=U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions* CM=Communications* QR=Quantitative Reasoning* PNW=Physical and Natural World* HC=Human Condition* CTY=Creativity* MR=Major Requirement ME=Major Elective GE=General Elective

*General Education Requirements

FYS 0000 First Year Seminar

GOV 0000 U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions

CM 0000 Communication

QR 0000 Quantitative Reasoning

PNW 0000 Physical and Natural World

HC 0000 Human Condition

CTY 0000 Creativity

The General Education courses and General Elective courses listed in the above sequence are recommended courses to fulfill the degree. Any changes to these courses should be discussed with an advisor.

**Remedial education courses may result in additional semesters of study.

Biology Education

For secondary education, to facilitate transfer to a four-year college as a junior, students planning to become middle school or high school biology teachers are encouraged to complete programs in both Secondary Education and Biology. Consult your advisor every semester when selecting courses.