Schools
School of Natural Sciences
Biology (Associate of Arts)
Student Learning Goals
- Students will have a broad understanding of biology.
- Students will be able to analyze and critique biological data.
- Students will know how to approach biology problems and propose potential solutions.
- Students will be able to synthesize information and develop creative solutions.
- Students will be introduced to a broad range of biological skills.
- Students will gain relevant experience orally presenting scientific work.
- Students will gain relevant experience in scientific writing.
School Policies
No grade less than C (2.0) will be accepted in any core required School of Natural sciences course for a degree or a minor in this school.
Degree Requirements
See “General Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees at IU Southeast” and “General Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree” for General Education requirements applicable to Associate’s of Arts students.
Science Distribution Requirements
A. Chemistry: Select one 5-credit option
|
Dept. |
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs |
|
CHEM-C and CHEM-C |
101 121 |
Elementary Chemistry 1 Elementary Chemistry Lab 1 |
3
2 |
C |
1 yr H.S. algebra |
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Or |
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CHEM-C and CHEM-C |
105 125 |
Principles of Chemistry 1 Experimental Chemistry 1 |
3
2 |
C |
2 yrs. H.S. algebra |
B. Mathematics: Select one course
|
Dept. |
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs |
|
MATH-M |
122 |
College Algebra |
3 |
C |
2 yrs H.S. algebra or MATH-M 122 |
|
MATH-M |
125 |
Pre-Calculus Mathematics |
3 |
C |
2 yrs H.S. algebra or MATH-M 122 |
Biology Core
Complete three 5-credit hour courses in biology or related sciences, with no more than one at the 100-level; and no more than one at 200-level. Options include courses listed below.
|
Dept. |
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs |
|
BIOL-L |
100 |
Humans and the Biological World |
5 |
C |
|
|
BIOL-L |
101 |
Intro to Biological Sciences 1 |
5 |
C |
1 yr. H.S. chemistry or 1 sem. College chemistry. |
|
BIOL-L |
102 |
Intro to Biological Sciences 2 |
5 |
C |
1 yr. H.S. chemistry or 1 sem. College chemistry. |
|
PLSC-B |
101 |
Plant Biology |
5 |
C |
|
|
ANAT-A |
215 |
Basic Human Anatomy |
5 |
C |
|
|
PHSL-P |
215 |
Basic Mammalian Physiology |
5 |
C |
ANAT-A 215, CHEM-C 101, C 102. |
|
BIOL-L |
318 |
Evolution |
5 |
C |
BIOL-L 211 |
|
BIOL-L BIOL-L |
473 474 |
Ecology and
Laboratory in Ecology |
3
2 |
C
C |
BIOL-L 211 |
|
MICR-M MICR-M |
310 315 |
Microbiology and Microbiology Laboratory |
3
2 |
C
C |
BIOL-L 211 |
|
PLSC-B |
364 |
Summer Flowering Plants |
5 |
C |
|
|
PLSC-B |
370 |
Plant Physiology Lecture & Lab |
5 |
C |
BIOL-L 100 or L101 or L102, or PLSC-B 101 or permission of instructor. |
|
PLSC-B |
373 |
Plant Growth & Development |
5 |
C |
BIOL-L 100 or L101 or L102, or PLSC-B 101 or permission of instructor. |
|
PLSC-B |
375 |
Horticultural Plants: Biotechnology, Physiology, and Development |
5 |
C |
BIOL-L 100 or L101 or L102, or PLSC-B 101 or permission of instructor. |
Electives
Complete electives to bring total to 60 credit hours.