Biology (AS)
Associate of Science
Transfer Program
Interest Areas:
- Science, Tech., Engr. and Math
The biological sciences deal with the basic principles of all living things: structure, function, and ecological associations. An understanding of biological principles is important in a wide variety of fields, including medical sciences, education, agriculture, forestry, and environmental sciences.
Completion of the following courses results in an Associate of Science Degree with an area of emphasis in Biology. The required coursework normally fulfills the first half of baccalaureate degree requirements in Biology. Course selection should be tailored to match requirements defined by the intended transfer institution.
Contact Information:
Natural Sciences Division
Meyer Health and Sciences Building, Room 250
Phone: (208) 769-3495
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication | 6 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing 1 | 0 | |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing 1 | 0 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 6 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 6 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Program Requirements | ||
| BIOL-114 | Organisms and Environments   | 4 |
| BIOL-115 | Introduction to Life Sciences | 4 |
| CHEM-111 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM-112 | Principles of General College Chemistry II | 5 |
| PHYS-111 | General Physics I | 4-5 |
| or PHYS-211 | Engineering Physics I | |
| MATH-160 | Survey of Calculus  | 4 |
| or MATH-170 | Calculus I | |
| Program Electives 2 | 9 | |
| General Microbiology | ||
| Introduction to Natural Resources | ||
| Human Biology | ||
or BIOL-227 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | |
| Forest Ecology | ||
or BIOL-231 | General Ecology | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II With Cadaver | ||
| Principles of Range Resources Management | ||
| Principles of Wildlife Biology | ||
| General Botany | ||
| Systematic Botany | ||
| Quantitative Analysis | ||
| Carbon Compounds | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry I Lab | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Organic Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Statistical Methods | ||
| General Physics II | ||
or PHYS-212 | Engineering Physics II | |
| General Zoology | ||
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |
- 1
This General Education Requirement is met by the Program Requirements.
- 2
Select courses based on major and/or intended transfer institution.
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Explain major concepts in biological sciences.
- Demonstrate proper lab techniques and use of biological instrumentation.
- Communicate biological knowledge in oral and written form.
- Explain the relationships between structure and function at all levels of the biological hierarchy.
- Read, interpret and critically respond to scientific information.
- Demonstrate ethical conduct in scientific activities.
- Apply foundational knowledge to interact with organic, biological specimens in order to develop laboratory and observational skills, and to enhance understanding of the relationships between form and function.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements
Full-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL-114 | Organisms and Environments | 4 |
| CHEM-111 | General Chemistry I Gateway course | 5 |
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| MATH-160 or MATH-170 |
Survey of Calculus or Calculus I |
4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL-115 | Introduction to Life Sciences | 4 |
| CHEM-112 | Principles of General College Chemistry II | 5 |
| ENGL-102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| PHYS-111 or PHYS-211 |
General Physics I or Engineering Physics I |
4-5 |
| Program Electives | 4 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Credits | 15-18 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Program Electives | 5 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Part-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM-111 | General Chemistry I Gateway course | 5 |
| MATH-160 or MATH-170 |
Survey of Calculus or Calculus I |
4 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL-114 | Organisms and Environments | 4 |
| CHEM-112 | Principles of General College Chemistry II | 5 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| BIOL-115 | Introduction to Life Sciences | 4 |
| ENGL-102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| PHYS-111 or PHYS-211 |
General Physics I or Engineering Physics I |
4-5 |
| Program Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 7-8 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| Program Elective | 3 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Credits | 7-9 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| Program Elective | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone