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Associate of Science - Biology Pre-Major
Associate of Science
The Biology Pre-major is designed to meet requirements towards the first two years of a biological science bachelor’s degree and includes core sequences in biology, math, and chemistry.
Program Outline
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| 2089010100 | Foundations of University Learning | 1.00 | |||||||||||||||
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| 20801219 | English Composition I | 3.00 | |||||||||||||||
DescriptionDevelops expository writing and critical thinking skills, including clarity, concision, concreteness, and completeness of expression, supported by reasoning, organization, and language conventions. Lecture. |
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| 20801223 | English Composition II | 3.00 | |||||||||||||||
DescriptionAdvances composition skills, emphasizing well-reasoned argumentative research papers. Lecture. Credits: 3. Prerequisite(s): 2080121900 English Composition I (D- or better) or 1080119500 W ritten Communication (B or better). |
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| 20810201 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3.00 | |||||||||||||||
DescriptionExamines theory and process of communication, the role of speech in self- development, the art of persuasion, topic selection, the use of research-based evidence, and audience analysis. Includes organizing speech content, speech delivery, and critique via presentation of informative and persuasive speeches and development of effective extemporaneous speaking style. Students gain self-confidence, proficiency, and poise. |
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| N/A | Humanities | 6.00 | |||||||||||||||
DescriptionSelect courses from at least two disciplines: art, journalism/writing, history, literature, music, philosophy, theatre/film, world language. |
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| N/A | Social Sciences | 6.00 | |||||||||||||||
DescriptionSelect courses from at least two disciplines: anthropology, economics, political science, history, psychology, geography, sociology. |
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| N/A | Mathematics & Natural Science | 20.00 | |||||||||||||||
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| N/A | Health/Wellness/Physical Education | 1.00 | |||||||||||||||
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| N/A | Diversity/Ethnic Studies | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||
DescriptionCourses that meet this requirement may also count toward Humanities or Social Science. These credits are not in addition to the 60 credits required for the degree. |
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| N/A | World Language | 4.00 | |||||||||||||||
DescriptionMay be met with one year high school, with a grade of “C” or better, or one semester in college. |
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| N/A | Electives | 13.00 | |||||||||||||||
Description20806249 College Chemistry II 5 credits Plus an additional 8 credits in any college transfer course. One credit of health and PE beyond the Health/Wellness/PE credit may be selected. May be 18 credits if students satisfy the world language requirement with one year of high school (C or better). |
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At A Glance
How You'll Learn
On Campus
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Online Classes
Term Start Dates
| Fall 2023: September 5 | Spring 2024: January 8 | Summer 2024: May 6 |
Start dates represent the beginning of a new term. Certain programs or courses may not be available to start every term. Please view the course schedules for a list of upcoming classes or contact the Welcome Center at 715-365-4493.
Program Tuition*
$12,012
Books & Supplies*
$3,308
*Total cost for degree completion is estimated by current course requirements, books, and supplies. Tuition and fees are set by the Wisconsin Technical College System and subject to change.
Financial Aid Eligible
What You'll Learn
- Employ effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills in diverse professional and social contexts
- Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills at the appropriate undergraduate level
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills at the appropriate undergraduate level
- Demonstrate effective use of scientific method skills in a variety of contexts at the appropriate undergraduate level
- Demonstrate an understanding of the social, cultural, political, and historical dimensions of our world at the appropriate undergraduate level
- Demonstrate a heightened awareness of our physical, chemical, and biological environment at the appropriate undergraduate level
- Demonstrate an increased responsibility for self-directed learning and personal wellness
Possible Bachelor's Degree Majors
The Biology Pre-major is designed to meet requirements towards the first two years of a biological science bachelor’s degree and includes core sequences in biology, math, and chemistry.
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