Degrees Offered - Biology (AS) | TJC

Degrees Offered - Biology (AS)

Record details

Biology is a science centered around the study of life and living organisms. The Associate of Science in biology is designed for students wishing to complete the first two years of college biology education and then transfer to a 4-year institution.

Our curriculum also prepares you to work professionally in areas centered around biology. These include health professions that require an advanced degree such as medicine, dentistry, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant and veterinary medicine, as well as various research fields.

Catalog Year
2023-2024
Degree Type
AS
Field of Study
Yes
Available Online
No
Available Hybrid
No
TSI
Complete
Degree Plan
Major Courses 24 Credits

BIOL 1406 Biology for Science Majors I*

CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I*

BIOL 1407 Biology for Science Majors II*

CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II*

CHEM 2423 Organic Chemistry I

PHYS 1401 College Physics I*

CHEM 2425 Organic Chemistry II

BIOL 2416 Genetics

* (Also counts as TJC core class)

 
TJC Core Curriculum 36 Credits
In addition to the Major Courses, the student is required to take 36 credit hours from the TJC Core Curriculum. These courses must not duplicate courses taken to fulfill the major course requirement. Major Courses: 24
TJC Core Curriculum: 36
Total Semester Hours: 60

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester Credit Hours
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
BIOL 1406 Biology for Science Majors I (#) 4
CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I 4
MATH 2412 Precalculus Math 4
Second Semester Credit Hours
ENGL 1302 Composition II OR
ENGL 2311 Technical & Business Writing
3
BIOL 1407 Biology for Science Majors II (+) 4
CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II 4
Hist 1301 United States History I 3
Third Semester Credit Hours
GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3
HIST 1302 United States History II OR
HIST 2301 Texas History
3
PHYS 1401 College Physics I 4
CHEM 2423 Organic Chemistry I (#) 4
Fourth Semester Credit Hours
GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3
CHEM 2425 Organic Chemistry II (+) 4
BIOL 2416 Genetics 4
xxxx x3xx Lang., Philosophy and Culture Core 3
xxxx x3xx Social and Behavioral Sciences Core 3
Total Semester Hours 60

Δ Classes chosen in major must differ from courses used for Core requirements.

*From the core choices, BIOL 1406 and 1407, CHEM 1411 and 1412 and PHYS 1401 are Major Courses for the Biology Degree. Two of the above-listed classes will count toward core requirements. The others will apply to the major.

To receive the degree, you must (a) make a minimum grade of “C” in all required math and science courses, and (b) have an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater.

NOTE: Some courses are only offered during Fall semester or Spring semester but not both. Please plan accordingly

(#) Indicates course only taught in the fall semester
(+) Indicates course only taught in the spring semester