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Undergraduate Bulletin 2008-2009 
    
Undergraduate Bulletin 2008-2009 [Archived Catalog]

Biology Concentration (A.A.)


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Program: Concentration A.A.
Department of Biology
College of Arts and Sciences

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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.

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)

Two semester, 8 credit sequence in organic chemistry


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