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2020-2021 College Catalog 
    
2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Liberal Arts, Biology Concentration, AA


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Study biology and life sciences while preparing to transfer to a 4-year university.

What can I do with this concentration?

Academic Options: Transfer to ASU, NAU or another university that does not require calculus or second language to complete a bachelor’s degree in biology-related disciplines.

Department/Contact Information:

Dean: 520-206-2180
Contact any campus Student Services office: www.pima.edu/mhtml/email/advising

Concentration Code:  AOAALA/ALA1/ALAB

Arizona General Education Curriculum Requirements (AGEC-A)


A grade of C or better is required for graduation. Course lists for each General Education category listed below can be found in the Arizona General Education Curriculum-A (AGEC-A) Certificate  .

English Composition: 6 Credits


Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 Credits


Biological and Physical Sciences: †


   BIO 181IN  and BIO 182IN   fulfill this requirement.

Mathematics: †


   MAT 167  or MAT 220  fulfills this requirement.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 Credits


Other Requirements: †


   CHM 151IN  and CHM 152IN  fulfill this requirement

Special Requirements


 The I, C, and G requirements should be fulfilled by selecting appropriate courses in the above categories.

Subtotal: 18 Credits ¥


Subtotal: 16 Credits


Complete one of the following Mathematics Tracks based on transfer major:


Mathematics Track 1


Recommended for most UA B.A. Biology programs - see UA advisor

Mathematics Track 2


Recommended for most NAU Biology programs - see NAU advisor

Mathematics Track 3


Recommended for most ASU Biology programs - see ASU advisor

Subtotal: 10-12 Credits


Subtotal: 15-16 Credits


Core Subtotal: 59-62 Credits


Subtotal: 3 Credits


Total Credits as Displayed: 62-65 Credits


† Core or support course(s) fulfill this requirement.

¥ The AGEC requires 35 credits. This subtotal shows the AGEC credits not fulfilled by core or support courses.

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