2025 - 2026 Catalog and Student Handbook

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2025 - 2026 Catalog and Student Handbook

Biological Sciences A.S. (ASBS)

Recommended Degree Plan

First Year, First Semester

ENGL 1301 - Composition I
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking
Mathematics Option
Credits / Units: 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I
Approved Major Elective Credits / Units: 3

Semester Hours: 15

First Year, Second Semester

HIST 1302 - United States History II
Component Area Option
Credits / Units: 3
Life and Physical Science Option
Credits / Units: 3
Component Area Option
Credits / Units: 1
Component Area Option
Credits / Units: 1
Approved Major Elective Credits / Units: 3

Semester Hours: 14

Second Year, First Semester

Language, Philosophy and Culture Option
Credits / Units: 3
Life and Physical Science Option
Credits / Units: 3
Component Area Option
Credits / Units: 1
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government
Approved Major Elective Credits / Units: 3
Approved Major Elective Credits / Units: 3

Semester Hours: 16

Second Year, Second Semester

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government
Social and Behavioral Sciences Option
Credits / Units: 3
Creative Arts Option
Credits / Units: 3
Approved Major Elective Credits / Units: 3
Approved Major Elective Credits / Units: 3

Semester Hours: 15

Total Semester Hours: 60

Mathematics Requirement

College Algebra (MATH 1314 ) is required to complete this degree.

Approved Major Electives - Biological Science

To full the requirements of the Associate of Science degree in Biological Sciences students must complete:

8 SCH of
Life or Physical Sciences
: Any combination of science courses not used to satisfy the core curriculum.
6 SCH of Mathematics to include MATH 2312
4 SCH of academic course(s) not used to satisfy the core curriculum.