Biology, Sample Schedule (2-Year Plan)

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First Year

First Term

Total: 17 s.h.

Second Term

BIO - 203 Biology II (4 s.h.)
CHM - 176 General Chemistry II (5 s.h.)
ENG - 106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
MAT - 156 Introduction to Statistics (3 s.h.)

Total: 15 s.h.

Second Year

Third Term

CHM - 263 Organic Chemistry I (5 s.h.)
PHY - 162 College Physics I (4 s.h.)
SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)
Humanities /Social Sciences electives (6 s.h.)

Total: 18 s.h.

Fourth Term

BIO - 186 Microbiology (4 s.h.)
CHM - 273 Organic Chemistry II (5 s.h.)
PHY - 172 College Physics II (4 s.h.)
Humanities /Social Sciences elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Note:

*Appropriate math level needed before enrolling in any math class. Check specific transfer college for list.

^An Iowa State University Biology degree can be earned under the College of Liberal Arts OR College of Agriculture/Life Sciences. The College of Agriculture/Life Sciences has no foreign language requirement and fewer general education course than the College of Liberal Arts.

Note: Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning.

AS Degree requirements are met with this sample schedule. General Education requirements will need to be completed at most transfer institutions.
Check with transfer institution for Foreign Language and Diversity Requirement.
It is strongly recommended to take BIO - 202 Biology I and BIO - 203 Biology II at same institution (Iowa State University requires a C- or higher).
Admission requirements vary from institution to institution. Contact the transfer institution or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for assistance.
Suggested schedule dependent on entry level of student.