Biology, A.S.

Written Communication (must be gtPathways approved)

• A GT Pathways approved CO1 course (GT-CO1) and GT Pathways approved CO2 course (GT-CO2) ^
  OR
• A GT Pathways approved CO2 course (GT-CO2) and a GT Pathways approved CO3 course (GT-CO3) ^

Mathematics

• MAT 1340 - College Algebra 4 Credits ^ or higher

Arts & Humanities (must be gtPathways approved)

• Two GT Pathways Arts & Humanities courses (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4)

History (must be gtPathways approved) (Choose 1 Course)

• One GT Pathways History course (GT-HI1) ^

Social & Behavioral Science

• Two GT Pathways Social & Behavioral Sciences courses (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3) ^

Natural & Physical Science

• BIO 1111 - General College Biology I with Lab 5 Credits ^
• CHE 1111 - General College Chemistry I with Lab 5 Credits ^

Additional Required Courses

• BIO 1112 - General College Biology II with Lab 5 Credits ^
• CHE 1112 - General College Chemistry II with Lab 5 Credits ^

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• PHY 1111 - Physics: Algebra Based I with Lab 5 Credits ^

• OR

• PHY 2111 - Physics: Calculus-Based I with Lab 5 Credits ^

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• PHY 1112 - Physics: Algebra Based II with Lab 5 Credits ^

• OR

• PHY 2112 - Physics: Calculus-Based II with Lab 5 Credits ^

Electives

• Any college level course (1000+) offered in the CCCS Common Course Numbering System, PED (2 credits max)

Total Required Credits: 60

gtPathways courses are indicated with ^
*This program is financial aid eligible.

*: Note: Students are encouraged to seek advising at their intended transfer institution regarding the level of mathematics preparation required for their intended transfer pathway.

**: Please note: if these credits are not required for the major at a receiving 4-year institution, they will be applied to the bachelor’s degree as elective credit toward graduation. Please check with receiving institution to determine in which way these courses will be applied.

Please note: Students are strongly encouraged to seek academic advising prior to registration regarding the acceptability of online science courses if they anticipate transferring to a 4-year institution or completing graduate work in the sciences or health professions. It should be noted that per Colorado Revised Statute, §23-1-125(1)(e), general education courses taken online are guaranteed to satisfy core course (GT Pathways) requirements at all Colorado public institutions of higher education.

https://cdhe.colorado.gov/sites/highered/files/documents/Revised%20BIOLOGY%20STAA%20FALL%202023%20FINAL.pdf