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Nov 21, 2024
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Undergraduate Bulletin 2009-2010 [Archived Catalog]
Biology Concentration (A.A.)
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 Return to: Part 5: Program Descriptions
Program: Concentration A.A.
Department of Biology
College of Arts and Sciences
Science Building 330 ~ 260-481-6305 ~ www.ipfw.edu/bio
The student learning outcomes for the degree are as follows:
- Students should have demonstrated comprehension of basic biological principles and theories and a demonstrated ability to apply theories and principles to problem solving.
- Provide coursework and advising for students who seek employment after the A.A. degree or who expect to continue their undergraduate education with the intent of earning a B.S. degree in Biology.
The associate of arts degree requires courses that satisfy the IPFW general education program and requirements in the concentration. The degree requires a total of 63 credits, most of which are fulfilled by required courses. If you plan to continue for a bachelor’s degree, see Part 5 for B.S. requirements in biology, biology teaching, and medical technology.
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Requirements for the Associate of Arts
Credit Requirements for the IPFW General Education Program (Credits: 18)
- COM 114 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
- ENG W131 Elementary Composition I (or equivalent), with a grade of C or higher
- Credits in IPFW General Education Area III Credits: 6
- Credits in IPFW General Education Area IV Credits: 6
- Credits in the first year of a foreign language Credits: 8
- Credits in a concentration with a grade of C or higher in each course (see below) Credits: 37-38
- Additional credits in approved elective courses Credits: 4–12
Total with a graduation GPA of at least 2.00 (60–63)
Concentration Requirements
One of the following Credits: 3
Two semester, 8 credit sequence in organic chemistry
One of the following Credits: 3-4
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