Students planning an emphasis in biological sciences may complete a two-year liberal arts program at Northeast. Upon completion of the two years, students may choose to transfer and continue to work toward a four-year degree. A biological science emphasis is appropriate for students considering careers in the health field, agriculture, teaching, research and plant and wildlife biology. Either the associate of science or the associate of arts degree would be appropriate.

Suggested Program of Study for Associate of Science Degree (2 years)

Freshman Year FIRST SEMESTER Course Credits BIOS 1010 General Biology 4 CHEM 1140 General Chemistry I 5 ENGL 1010 English Composition I 3 MATH 1200 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 Total Credit Hours 17   SECOND SEMESTER Course Credits BIOS 1090 General Zoology and/or BIOS 1050 General Botany 4 CHEM 1160 General Chemistry II 5 MATH 2000 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 5 Humanities (English Literature)* 3 Total Credit Hours 17

Sophomore Year FIRST SEMESTER Course Credits BIOS 2030 Microbiology 4 HPER Basic Sports Series* 1 INFO 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 PHYS 1130 Introductory Physics 5 Social or Behavioral Science* 3 Total Credit Hours 16   SECOND SEMESTER Course Credits HPER Basic Sports Series* 1 PHYS 1140 Introductory Physics II 5 Social or Behavioral Science* 3 Oral Communication* 3 Elective 3 Total Credit Hours 15

To earn an associate of science degree, a student must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 60 semester hours that include the general education requirements