Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences
Majoring in Biological Sciences is an excellent way to prepare for careers in the health sciences industry including dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, and many others. Students will complete a sequence of biology courses with the associated labs.
As an alternative to taking all of the science options, a student interested in further study in biological science majors may choose to add more courses in the Humanities area, e.g., foreign language (6-12 hours) to the degree plan in preparation for transfer into a baccalaureate program. Advisors, and the university catalogs and links on the articulation web site (Louisiana Transfer Degrees) can provide more guidance on specific course recommendations depending on the student’s area of interest and anticipated baccalaureate major.
Academic Area
Science Building 207
337-550-1233
Format
The courses and degree are available both in-person and hybrid formats.
About the Associate of Arts Louisiana Transfer in Biological Sciences
What You'll Accomplish
Through your coursework, you will:
- Earn an Associate of Science degree with a significant general education core, designed to also to serve as preparatory education for transfer to a related baccalaureate program
- Take a variety of general education and major-specific courses as part of the Biological Science Associate of Science Louisiana Transfer degree program
- Begin and complete a post-secondary education through online and hybrid degree courses, accelerated learning formats, and prior learning assessments
- Develop your knowledge and skills relevant to the field of biological science
LA Transfer Guarantees
The Louisiana Transfer Associate Degree guarantees (with grade requirement met):
- Admission to a 4-year public university
- Junior-level standing
- Transfer of all 60 hours
- Completion of General Education block requirements at any Louisiana public university
- Equal opportunity to complete against ‘native’ students for admission to limited access programs
Degree Requirements - 60 Total Required Credits
For additional detailed information on coursework, please visit the Academic Catalog Curriculum.
Total Credits Required: 60
- General Education Courses: 39
- Additional Courses: 21
Major Courses
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Scientific method; general concepts and principles of biological molecules, cellular structure and function, and genetics. Primarily for students majoring in science, agriculture, or education. Credit will not be given for this course and BIOL 1001.
Lec. 3; Cr. 1
Primarily for students majoring in science, agriculture, or education. Laboratory designed to supplement General Biology I for science majors. Credit will not be given both for this course and for BIOL 1003, BIOL 1005 or BIOL 1207.
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
General concepts and principles of evolution, ecology, diversity, and the function of organism. Credit will not be given for this course and or BIOL 1002.
Lec. 3; Cr. 1
Primarily for students majoring in science, agriculture, or education. The design is to expose the student to many of the basic techniques and procedures important in the Life Sciences. Emphasis will be placed on experimental design, data analysis, and formulation of conclusions. Laboratory designed to supplement General Biology II for science majors. Credit will not be given for both this course and BIOL 1003 or BIOL 1005.
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Nomenclature; atomic and molecular structure; chemical equations and stoichiometry; gas laws; bonding; quantitative problem solving; introduction to periodicity, energy relationships, and solutions.
Lec. 6; Cr. 2
Basic laboratory operations including selected experiments and introductory inorganic qualitative analysis. A 2-hour lab to support the topics in CHEM I and II.
Choose from a variety
For additional information on coursework, please visit the Academic Catalog Curriculum.
- English Composition (6 hours)
- Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning (6 hours)
- Natural Sciences (9 hours)
- Humanities (9 hours)
- Social/Behavioral Science (6 hours)
- Fine Arts (3 hours)
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