The instructional program in biology offers required courses for students majoring in biological sciences, pre-professional curricula, allied health, agricultural sciences, and natural resources. The following is a suggested course of study which will satisfy the requirements for this Associates of Science degree at Texarkana College.
Freshman Year
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 (core) Composition I | 3 | ENGL 1302 (core) Composition II | 3 | |
| BIOL 1306 + 1106 (core) Biology for Science Majors I + lab | 4 | BIOL 1307 + 1107 (core) Biology for Science Majors II + lab | 4 | |
Pick one: Math (any core course) MATH 1442 Elementary Statistical Methods | 3 | SPCH 1315 (core) Public Speaking | 3 | |
| CHEM 1311 + 1111 (core) General Chemistry I + lab | 4 | CHEM 1312 + 1112 (core) General Chemistry II + lab | 4 | |
| EDUC/PSYC 1300 (core) Learning Framework | 3 | |||
| Total | 17 | Total | 14 |
Sophomore Year
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick one: Language, Philosophy, & Culture (core) PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics | 3 | Pick one: Social & Behavioral Science (any core course) PSYC 2308 Child Psychology | 3 | |
| HIST 1301 (core) United States History I | 3 | HIST 1302 (core) United States History II | 3 | |
| GOVT 2305 (core) Federal Government | 3 | GOVT 2306 (core) Texas Government | 3 | |
Pick one: *CHEM 2323 + 2123 Organic Chemistry I + lab PHYS 2325 + 2125 University Physics I + lab | 4 | Pick one: *CHEM 2325 + 2125 Organic Chemistry II + lab PHYS 2326 + 2126 University Physics II + lab | 4 | |
| *Recommended Courses | Pick one: Creative Arts (any core course) ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation DRAM 1310 Theatre Appreciation DRAM 2366 Film Appreciation MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation | 3 | ||
| Total | 13 | Total Biology AS Total | 16 60 |