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Biology Emphasis
Associate of Science
This is a two-year transferable program leading to an associate
of science with an emphasis in biology. The curriculum includes
a core of courses in the biological and physical sciences and
mathematics. All courses recommended will partially satisfy the
bachelor of science in biology at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Emphasis Outcomes
Students completing the emphasis will:
• Apply principles of mathematics and physical sciences to
laboratory practices and biological processes.
• Explain concepts and theories in molecular structure and
function, cellular processes, and genetics.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the structural and physiological
functions of organisms, their ecological context, and the
evolutionary relationships and hierarchical organization of
biological diversity.
• Demonstrate proficient use of standard laboratory equipment
and follow safe laboratory practices; apply the method of
scientific inquiry by designing a controlled experiment, and
collecting, analyzing and interpreting data; and present
findings in written and oral formats.
General Education Requirements
English 6 credits
ENG 101 and 102 or ENG 113 and 114.
Fine Arts 3 credits
Recommended: THTR 210
Humanities 3 credits
AAD/HUM 201; CH 201, 202, 203; ENG 220, 221, 267; HIST
105, 106, 208, 209; HUM 105/THTR 180; MUS 121; PHIL 101, 135,
210; THTR 100, 210
Mathematics 3 credits
MATH 127
Science 6 credits
Required: CHEM 121 and CHEM 122
Social Science 3 credits
ANTH 101, 201, 202; ANTH/SOC 205; CH 201, 202, 203;
ECON 102, 103; GEOG 106, 200; HIST 101, 102, 105, 106, 208,
209, 217; PSC 101, 211, 231; PSY 101; SOC 101; WMST 101
Total General Education Requirements 24 Credits
Degree Requirements
Diversity (3 credits)
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 credits)
Emphasis Requirements
BIOL 190/190L Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology/Lab..4
BIOL 191/191L Introduction to Organismal Biology/Lab.............4
CHEM 241 Organic Chemistry I............................................3
CHEM 242 Organic Chemistry II...........................................3
MATH 181 Calculus I. ...........................................................4
PHYS 151 General Physics I.................................................4
– or –
PHYS 180/180L Physics for Scientists and Engineers I /Lab I . ......4
STAT 152 Introduction to Statistics.....................................3
Additional GE science credits. .............................2
Total Emphasis Requirements 27 Credits
Elective Requirements
Choose 9 credits from the following:
BIOL 201 General Zoology............................................... (4)
BIOL 202 General Botany................................................ (4)
BIOL 223 Human Anatomy and Physiology I .................. (4)
BIOL 224 Human Anatomy and Physiology II.................. (4)
BIOL 251 General Microbiology....................................... (4)
BIOL 295 Current Topics in Infectious Disease
(may not transfer to UNR).............................(1-3)
BIOL 299 Selected Topics in Biology.............................(1-3)
Elective Requirements 9 Credits
Total Emphasis Requirements 27 Credits
Total Elective Requirements 9 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 60 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Science CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 4
English ENG 101 Composition I 3
Mathematics MATH 127 Pre-Calculus II 3
Emphasis STAT 152 Introduction to Statistics 3
Diversity/Fine Arts THTR 210 Theater: A Cultural Context 3
Total 16
2nd Semester
Emphasis BIOL 190/190L Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology/
Lab 4
Science CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 4
English ENG 102 Composition II 3
Mathematics MATH 181 Calculus I 4
Total 15
Second Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Elective Choose from list 4
Social Science/U.S.
Nevada
Constitution
Elective Choose from recommended list 3
Emphasis BIOL 191/191L Introduction to Organismal Biology/Lab 4
Emphasis CHEM 241 Organic Chemistry I 3
Total 14
2nd Semester
Elective Choose from list 3
Elective Choose from list 2
Humanities Elective Choose from recommended list 3
Emphasis CHEM 242 Organic Chemistry II 3
Emphasis PHYS 151 or
PHYS 180/180L
General Physics
or
Physics for Scientists and Engineers I/Lab I
4
Total 15
Degree Total 60