First Year (33 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I BH (FY) 1(Required for progression, Biological Honors, Offered continuously) OR BIOL 1411 - General Botany 1(Required for progression) |
4 | 030 | ||
| MATH 1414 - College Algebra for STEM Majors 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 4 | 020 |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY) 1(Offered continuously, Required for progression) | 3 | 010 | ||
| HIST 1301 - United States History I (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 060 |
Spring Semester
16 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 2412 - Pre-Calculus Math | 4 | 090 |
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1407 - Biology for Science Majors II (FY) 1(Offered continuously, Required for progression) OR BIOL 1413 - General Zoology 1(Required for progression) |
4 | 030 | ||
| BIOL 2289 - Research Methods in Biology (Academic Cooperative) 2, BH(Visit Enrollment Advisor, Biological Honors) OR Biology Elective |
2 | - |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1302 - Composition II (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 010 | ||
| HIST 1302 - United States History II (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 060 |
Summer Courses
These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 070 |
Second Year (27 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.
16 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 1, 3(Required for progression) | 4 | 090 |
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1322 - Nutrition & Diet Therapy (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) OR BIOL 2316 - Genetics 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) |
3 | - | ||
| GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 070 |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any course from the Language, Philosophy, or Culture Core 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 040 |
Spring Semester
Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.
16 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 1, 3(Required for progression) | 4 | 090 | ||
| BIOL 2421 - Microbiology for Science Majors | 4 | - |
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any course from the Creative Arts Core (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 050 |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choose any course in the Social or Behavioral Science Core (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 080 |
Important Notes
Note 1: Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AS Biology degree.
Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.
FY: Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.
BH: Courses will meet partial requirements to graduate with Biological Honors.
Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.
Transfer Outlook
AS Biology (BIOL) can lead to university transfer for:
- Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Microbiology
- Pre-medical programs
- Pre-dental programs
- Pre-pharmacy programs
- Pre-veterinary programs
Important: AS BIOL students interested in these bachelor's degrees must work with an academic advisor and/or BIOL department chair to determine transferable coursework.
Career Outlook
Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:
- Forensic Science Technicians: $38,570 (Bachelor's Degree required)
- Veterinarian: $81,172 (Doctoral Degree required)
- Physician: $189,330 (Doctoral Degree required)
Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/