Biology AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major
Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with an emphasis in Biology provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree. Potential career paths for students pursuing a Biomedical Science degree include microbiologist, geneticist, epidemiologist, and family/general practitioners.
- 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,Federal Government Constitution & Topics | 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.