Associate of Science General Transfer - Biology Pathway

This program is available at the Springfield - Leffel Lane location.

The Biology Pathway of the Associate of Science emphasizes transfer preparation for students to pursue a bachelor's degree in science. An Associate of Science degree provides the foundational knowledge and skills in general education that are often required within a Bachelor’s degree. Courses in this pathway focus on the natural sciences including biology, physics, and chemistry. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for seamless transfer into a Bachelor of Science program, particularly at state institutions in Ohio.

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Embedded Certificates

This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will automatically be awarded if the certificate requirements are met unless students contact Records and Registration and indicate they do not wish to have the certificate credential awarded.

Outcomes and Curriculum

Upon completion of an Associate of Science degree in Biology a graduate will be able to:

Write clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats.
Speak clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats.
Use critical thinking and problem solving to draw logical conclusions.
Use numerical data to solve problems, explain phenomena and make predictions.
Successfully transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Course	Title	Credits
Fall
FYE 1101	College Success	1
ENG 1111	English I	3
BIO 1510	Biology I	5
CHM 1210	General Chemistry I	5
--	OT 36 Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective (GA) *	3

Spring
ENG 1112	English II	3
BIO 1520	Biology II	5
CHM 1220	General Chemistry II	5
--	OT 36 Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective (2000 level, GA) *	3

Fall
MTH 2200	Calculus I	5
PHY 1501	General Physics I with Algebra
or PHY 2501	College Physics I with Calculus	5
--	Organic Chemistry I (course sharing) **	5

Spring
--	OT 36 Arts and Humanities Elective (GA) ***	3
--	OT 36 Arts and Humanities Elective (2000 level, GA) ***	3
--	Elective ^	3
--	Organic Chemistry II (course sharing) ^^	5

	Total credit hours	62

* Ohio Transfer 36 Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives from at least two different areas: GEO 1100, 2200, PLS 1300, 2300, PSY 1111, 2223, 2230, SOC

** Organic Chemistry I is not currently offered at Clark State. Consult advisor for course sharing options.

*** Ohio Transfer 36 Arts and Humanities Electives from at least two different areas: ART 1001, 1002, 1300, ENG 1600, 2300, HST, MUS 1130, PHL 2100, 2300, 2400, THE 1300, 2241, 2242

^ General electives include most college level courses in the academic catalog. Consult an advisor to select an appropriate course based on the transfer institution.

^^ Organic Chemistry II is optional and not currently offered at Clark State. Consult with advisor and transfer institution for options.

This degree requires at least four courses with significant international content designated as Global Awareness (GA) courses and at least nine credit hours of 2000 level courses.

Transfer Information

Students seeking a transfer degree should plan the details of their program of study at Clark State according to the requirements of the transfer institution. Transfer institutions make the determination in acceptance of credit. The student should consult their academic advisor and the intended transfer institution when planning a schedule of classes.

Pathway options for transferability to other state institutions is available at https://transfercredit.ohio.gov/students/student-programs/ogtp

Questions? We're here to help!

Wendy Gagliano Professor, Biology

937-328-3846 gaglianow@clarkstate.edu