My Academic Plan
There are multiple ways to pursue a degree in biology. It is very important to work with your Pathways Advisor to develop the best academic plan based on where you are starting, and where you are hoping to transfer.
For students who want to complete a degree in biology and are academically prepared to take college chemistry (CHE 111) and calculus (MAT 201), the AS in Biology may be the most direct path to a Bachelor’s degree in this field. The requirements for biology degrees at transfer institutions are highly variable. Therefore, a general AS degree may be a better fit. It is strongly recommended that you meet with your Pathways Advisor to create the best academic plan for you.
Program Description
This program is designed for students transferring to a four-year university to complete their BS degree in Biology. It allows students to complete the first two years of the BS degree at the community college. Students explore physics, chemistry and biology. Biology is the study of life and living beings, including their types, growth, structure, evolution, and where and how they live. Modern biology is very broad and it has many smaller areas, including the study of animals, plants, cells, genes, and other life science topics. This program introduces students to Biology and it includes courses that are common to all four-year institutions in Colorado. Careers often require a BS degree or higher. Career paths for Biology degree holders include pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-veterinary, physical therapy, dentistry, and many scientific arenas. The Associate of Science (AS) degree in Biology prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology at a four-year university.
Learn more about this program.
First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| BIO 111 | General College Biology I with Lab | 5 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course:__________ | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social Sciences (GT-SS) Course: ___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Note: You should be MAT 201 and CHE 111 ready. If you are not prepared for MAT 201 or CHE 111, you should take the needed prerequisites, MAT 121, MAT 166 or CHE 101, in your first semester
You may also complete ENG 122 and a gtPathways CO3 course.
You are strongly encouraged to seek academic advising prior to registration regarding the acceptability of online science courses if you anticipate transferring to a 4-year institution or completing graduate work in the sciences or health professions. It should be noted that per Colorado Revised Statute, §23-1-125(1)(e), general education courses taken online are guaranteed to satisfy core course (GT Pathways) requirements at all Colorado public institutions of higher education.
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| BIO 112 | General College Biology II with Lab | 5 |
| CHE 111 | General College Chemistry I with Lab | 5 |
| GT- HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1) Course: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective List or Any GT-SC1 | 4-5 |
| CHE 112 | General College Chemistry II with Lab | 5 |
| PHY 111 | Physics: Algebra-Based I with Lab | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14-15 |
Fourth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| PHY 112 | Physics: Algebra-Based II with Lab | 5 |
| MAT 201 | Calculus I: MA1 | 5 |
| GT- SS | Any Social Sciences (GT-SS) Course: ___________ | 3 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course: ___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Semester Note: Semester elective credits may vary depending on prior semester completion. You must complete a minimum of 60 credits. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.