Biology: Associate of Science Degree
Description
The Associate Degree is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students for work, citizenship and an enriched life as an educated person, and to lay a solid foundation for further study in the field of Biology.
Program Admission Requirements
General university admission requirements apply to this program including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement.
Program Requirements
Within the framework of the Associate of Science degree, you must complete at least 60 credits with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 and a minimum passing grade (D or better) in each course:
First Year Science Requirements
All of: |
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| BIOL 1110 | Introductory Biology I | 4 credits | |
| BIOL 1210 | Introductory Biology II | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 1110 | The Structure of Matter | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 1210 | Chemical Energetics and Dynamics | 4 credits | |
And two more first year science courses from the following: |
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| CHEM 1105* | Introductory Chemistry | 4 credits | |
| PHYS 1100* | Introductory Physics | 4 credits | |
| Either of: | |||
| PHYS 1101 | Physics for Life Sciences I | 4 credits | |
| PHYS 1120 | Physics for Physical and Applied Sciences I | 4 credits | |
| Either of: | |||
| PHYS 1102 | Physics for Life Sciences II | 4 credits | |
| PHYS 1220† | Physics for Physical and Applied Sciences II | 4 credits | |
Notes:
* Students intending to transfer to a BSc should confirm transferability.
† UBC allows GEOG 1110, 1120, or GEOL 1210 as a substitute for PHYS 1220.
Second Year Science Requirements
Four second year BIOL courses chosen from: |
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| BIOL 2320 | Genetics | 4 credits | |
| BIOL 2321 | Cell Biology | 4 credits | |
| BIOL 2322 | Ecology | 4 credits | |
| BIOL 2330 | Microbiology | 4 credits | |
| BIOL 2421 | Cellular Biochemistry | 3 credits | |
And both of: |
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| CHEM 2320 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 2420 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 credits | |
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive an Associate of Science Degree in Biology.
