Biology AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major
Biology is the science of life and living organisms. Trinity Valley Community College’s Biological Science program will help you understand the nature, scope, and relationships of life forms, as well as how biology applies to the environment, engineering, medicine, and everyday life.
An associate's degree in the biological sciences can lead to a number of entry-level jobs, including Laboratory Technician, Medical Assistant, and Veterinary Technician. However, many careers in this field require more advanced levels of education with the completion of an Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts Degree with an emphasis in Biology providing a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree.
- Degree Type: AA, Liberal Arts (Multidisciplinary)
- Most required courses are available online
- TSI: required
| Term One | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| HIST-1301 | United States History I | 3 |
| EDUC/PSYC-1300 | Learning Framework | 3 |
| BIOL-1406 | Biology for Science Majors I | 4 |
| MATH-1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Term Two | ||
| ENGL-1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST-1302 | United States History II | 3 |
| Biology for Science Majors II | 4 | |
| Suggested Pathway Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Term Three | ||
| GOVT-2305 | Federal Government Constitution | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy, & Culture | 3 | |
| Suggested Pathway Elective | 4 | |
| Suggested Pathway Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Term Four | ||
| GOVT-2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| Component Area Requirement (CAO) | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Suggested Pathway Elective | 3 | |
| Suggested Pathway Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Science Pathway Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM-1411 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM-1412 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM-2423 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH-1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods | 3 |
| MATH-2413 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS-1401 | College Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS-1402 | College Physics II | 4 |
Contact TVCC Advising Center and your transfer college or university to determine the transferability of courses and college or university requirements.