Biology Associate in Science

The study of life

Biology deals with living organisms and vital processes, including microbial, plant, and animal life. Your study in biology may include coursework in areas such as environmental biology, plant biology, ecology, evolution, human anatomy, human physiology, cell biology, molecular biology, biotechnology, microbiology and genetics.

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General Education Requirements	Credit Hours
Biology 111, Principles of Biology I	4
Chemistry 111, General Chemistry I	4
English 101, English Composition	3
English 102, English Composition	3
*Humanities/Fine Arts	6
Mathematics 151, Calculus I	5
*Social Sciences	6

Major Requirements	Credit Hours
Biology 112, Principles of Biology II	4
Chemistry 112, General Chemistry II	4
Students are required to take 2 out of the 4 following Biology classes: Biology 205, Human Anatomy, or Biology 206, Human Physiology, or Biology 210, Microbiology, or Biology 212, Genetics	8
BIOL elective or approved course of study***	3
General Electives	10

*From at least two academic disciplines.

**Credit hours listed are based on minimum earned. For example, Mathematics courses have 3, 4 or 5 credits.

***An approved course of study can be developed with an advisor to align with a specific transfer school or career need.

If you are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, you should become familiar with your chosen school’s requirements. See your Academic Advisor for assistance in developing your Student Education Plan (SEP) or visit lakemichigancollege.edu/transfer.