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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
| Spring 2023: January 9 | Summer 2023: May 8 | Fall 2023: September 5 |
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.
Approximate Cost
$12,012*
Financial Aid Eligible
*Based on 10-level courses—materials, books, and fees may be additional
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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