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4/8/2024 4:13:25 PM
Biological Sciences, Associate in Science
Total Program Credits: 60
Biological Science majors may find careers available in biological research, teaching, state and federal government departments, such as environmental protection agencies, park services, departments of natural resources or in private industries, such as forest products, agriculture and food products.
Students planning to major in Biological Sciences must be ready to take RHT 101◊, MAT 111◊ and have had at least one unit of high school Biology and one unit of high school Chemistry. Students meeting these qualifications may then take the following sequence of Science and Mathematics courses along with the appropriate general education courses.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science Degree (Biological Sciences) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:
- Solve problems based on scientific inquiry via the scientific method.
- Present biological concepts with correct biological terms.
- Explain biological processes at the molecular, cellular and organismal level.
- Illustrate the relationship between structure and function in evolutionary biology.
- Discuss the ecological relationships between organisms and their environments.
- Evaluate primary scientific literature to recognize quality research.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| BIS 150 ◊ # Principles of Biology I | Life Science Gen-ed | 4 |
| CHM 140 ◊ # General Chemistry I | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
| RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| BIS 151 ◊ # Principles of Biology II | Life Science Gen-ed | 4 |
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| CHM 141 General Chemistry II | Core Course | 5 |
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| PHY 101 ◊ # General Physics (Mechanics, Heat & Sound) | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
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| MAT 170 ◊ # Elementary Statistics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 4 |
| RHT 102 ◊ # English Rhetoric and Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
CHM 141◊ may be used as a Program Elective.
| MAT 131 ◊ # Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | Mathematics Gen-ed | 5 |
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| CHM 234 Organic Chemistry I | Core Course | 5 |
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| PHY 102 General Physics (Electricity, Magnetism, Optics & Modern Physics) | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
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| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Humanities | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
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| CHM 235 Organic Chemistry II | Core Course | 5 |
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| Take Credits Other Program Electives | Program Elective | 4-5 |
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| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 4-5 |
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| Take Other BIS Course | Program Elective | 4-5 |
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| Take Credits Fine Arts | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 14-16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential. |
Note: CHM 235◊ may be used as a Program Elective.
GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.
| BIS 105 ◊ Environmental Biology | Life Science Gen-ed | 4 |
| BIS 222 ◊ # Principles of Microbiology | Core Course | 4 |
| BIS 240 ◊ # Human Anatomy & Physiology I | Core Course | 4 |
| CHM 141 General Chemistry II | Core Course | 5 |
| CHM 234 Organic Chemistry I | Core Course | 5 |
| CHM 235 Organic Chemistry II | Core Course | 5 |
| PHY 101 ◊ # General Physics (Mechanics, Heat & Sound) | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
| PHY 102 General Physics (Electricity, Magnetism, Optics & Modern Physics) | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
(Select courses that meet the BS requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)
See Associate in Science Graduation Requirements: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-science/associate-in-science-degree-requirements/
See BIS course descriptions
Chairperson: Sheldon Turner, Ext. 3008; email: sheldonturner@triton.edu
KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| Elective (general) |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |