Biology, A.S.
Students interested in biology, or related fields, are encouraged to earn at least a baccalaureate degree (BS). Many professions (e.g., Pharmacy or Medicine) require additional post-baccalaureate education. The AS/AA degree is intended for students who plan to use it as a first step toward a baccalaureate degree. The AS/AA degree may be granted to those who do not continue in a bachelor's program and meet the minimum requirements.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
| General Education Requirements | 39 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| MATH 1050 | College Algebra QL | 4 |
| or MATH 1055 | College Algebra with Preliminaries QL | |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| or PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH GI | |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Distribution Courses | ||
| BIOL 1610 | College Biology I BB (To be taken with BIOL 1615) | 4 |
| CHEM 1210 | Principles of Chemistry I PP (To be taken with CHEM 1215) | 4 |
| CHEM 1220 | Principles of Chemistry II PP (To be taken with CHEM 1225) | 4 |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 13 Credits | |
| Complete the following: | ||
| BIOL 1615 | College Biology I Laboratory (To be taken with BIOL 1610) | 1 |
| BIOL 1620 & BIOL 1625 | College Biology II and College Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 1215 | Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory (To be taken with CHEM 1210) | 1 |
| CHEM 1225 | Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory (To be taken with CHEM 1220) | 1 |
| Minimum of 2 additional biology courses (BIOL, BOT, BTEC, MICR, or ZOOL prefixes). 1 | 6 | |
| Elective Requirements | 8 Credits | |
| Complete any course 1000 or higher. See Biology Advisor. | 8 | |
- 1
BIOL 1010 General Biology BB cannot be used to meet this requirement. See Biology Advisor.
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above. (Departments may require a higher GPA.)
- Residency hours -- minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| MATH 1050 or MATH 1055 | College Algebra QL or College Algebra with Preliminaries QL | 4 |
| Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL 1610 | College Biology I BB | 4 |
| BIOL 1615 | College Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| CHEM 1210 | Principles of Chemistry I PP | 4 |
| CHEM 1215 | Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| BIOL 1620 | College Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL 1625 | College Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 1220 | Principles of Chemistry II PP | 4 |
| CHEM 1225 | Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| Elective Requirement | 3 | |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| BIOL ELECTIVE | 4 | |
| BIOL ELECTIVE | 4 | |
| Elective Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/ Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |