Biology, Health Sciences Professions, A.S.

The Associate of Science in Biology is intended primarily for students planning on transferring to a senior college or university to receive a baccalaureate degree in the following areas: computer science, engineering, health and natural sciences, or mathematics. (Pre-Nursing, Pre-Radiologic Sciences, Pre-Clinical Laboratory Services)

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Program CIP Code: 26.0101

Cost of Attendance: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/tuition-calculator/

The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credits: 3
ENGL 1301 - Composition I Credits: 3
BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I (Lecture) Credits: 3
BIOL 1106 - Biology for Science Majors I (Lab) Credits: 1
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I (Lecture) Credits: 3
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I (Lab) Credits: 1

Semester Total: 14

Second Semester ‐ Spring

ENGL 1302 - Composition II Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 2311 - Technical & Business Writing Credits: 3
XXXX #3## - Language, Philosophy, & Culture Elective Credits: 3 ¹
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credits: 3
Pre-Nursing Specialization OR

Pre-Radiologic Sciences Specialization OR

Pre-Clinical Laboratory Services Specialization

Semester Total 16-17

Second Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

HIST #3## - American History Elective Credits: 3 ¹
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credits: 3
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth & Development Credits: 3
Pre-Nursing Specialization OR

Pre-Radiologic Sciences Specialization OR

Pre-Clinical Laboratory Services Specialization

Semester Total 16-17

Second Semester - Spring

Pre-Nursing Specialization OR

Pre-Radiologic Sciences Specialization OR

Pre-Clinical Laboratory Services Specialization

Semester Total = 13-14

Total Minimum Credits for the AS Degree: 60

¹ A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.
² Consult with an advisor to select an appropriate elective.

The Health Sciences track includes the full FOSC, but student must take MATH 1342 instead of PSYC 2317 .