Biology, AA

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My Academic Plan (MAP) - Biology
Degree: Associate of Arts
Major Code: 0050
Advising: Jennifer Usrey: jusrey@northark.edu, (870) 391-3237
Advising Center: M184 South campus (870) 391-3115

This MAP serves as a guideline to graduate in 4 semesters. The Key Milestones/Prerequisites listed for each semester highlight significant achievements that must be completed in the degree track. Students who do not follow the four semester plan and/or who do not complete identified milestones may jeopardize their financial aid (if applicable) and/or delay graduation. Please refer to the Northark catalog or advisor for any changes or modifications which may have occurred after the publication of this document.

Program Application Required: No

Academic Preparedness

Northark recognizes the important connection between student success and academic preparedness. Students may be required to complete one or more of the following courses before enrolling in the MAP sequence of courses. Summer and/or intercession courses may be required to graduate within 4 semesters. Developmental course credits earned do not count towards degree completion requirements.

Associate of Arts

The Associate of Arts Degree is for the student who plans to transfer to a four-year institution. Course work totaling 60 hours is required for the A.A. degree. The curriculum requires a demonstration of competency in communications (oral and written) and mathematics and a mastery of skills and knowledge against specified performance standards in specific areas or disciplines. Remedial/developmental education courses are used for placement purposes only and cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements. The emphasis is such that the student may meet the lower division requirements in General Education for most four-year institutions. Students planning to transfer should follow carefully the curriculum advised by the senior institution to which they will transfer.

Developmental Education Courses

CP 0816 - Introduction to Language Credits: 6
CP 0912 - College Reading Credits: 2
CP 0913 - Fundamentals of Language Credits: 3
CP 0923 - Foundations of Mathematical Reasoning Credits: 3
CP 0933 - Foundations of Algebra III Credits: 3

Semester 1

ENGL 1013 - English Composition I Credits: 3
MAT 1223 - College Algebra Credits: 3 ATU
Math Elective ASU
MAT 1233 - Trigonometry Credits: 3 UofA
BIOL 1014 - General Biology Credits: 4
Social Science Elective Credits: 3
ART 1003 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3 or
DRAM 1003 - Theatre Appreciation Credits: 3 or
MUS 1003 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Semester 2

ENGL 1023 - English Composition II Credits: 3
MAT 2204 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Credits: 4
CHEM 1415 - College Chemistry I Credits: 5
HIST 2003 - United States History I Credits: 3 or
HIST 2013 - United States History II Credits: 3 or
PLSC 2003 - American National Government Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 3

CHEM 1224 - Chemistry II for Health-Related Professions Credits: 4
PHIL 1103 - Critical Thought Credits: 3
Humanities Elective Credits: 3
SPCH 1313 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication Credits: 3
General Education Elective Credits: 3-4

Total Credits: 16-17

Semester 4

BA 2133 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 3 or
MAT 2133 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 3
Social Science Elective Credits: 3
PHYS 2144 - University Physics I Credits: 4
General Education Elective Credits: 3-4
General Education Elective Credits: 3-4

Total Credits: 16-17

Grand Total Credits: 63-65

These courses will transfer to many colleges and universities. The following presumes transfer to frequently selected institutions; Arkansas Tech University (ATU), University of Arkansas Fayetteville (UofA), or Arkansas State University Jonesboro (ASU). Please check with your advisor for more information.

Social Science Electives:

ECON 2323 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3 ATU only
GEOG 2003 - Human Geography Credits: 3 UofA only
HIST 1113 - World Civilizations I Credits: 3
HIST 1123 - World Civilizations II Credits: 3
HIST 2003 - United States History I Credits: 3
HIST 2013 - United States History II Credits: 3
SOC 2013 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
PSYC 2003 - General Psychology Credits: 3

Humanities Electives:

PHIL 1003 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
PHIL 1103 - Critical Thought Credits: 3 UofA only
ENGL 2213 - World Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 2223 - World Literature II Credits: 3
ENGL 2013 - American Literature I Credits: 3 ATU only
FA 1203 - Film Classics I Credits: 3 ATU only

General Education Electives:

AGRI 1004 - Introductory Animal and Poultry Science Credits: 4
AGRI 1114 - Principles of Horticulture Credits: 4
AGRI 2204 - Soil Science Credits: 4
AGRI 2143 - Feeds and Feeding Credits: 3
AGRI 2313 - Introduction to Agribusiness Credits: 3
AJ 1003 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
ART (any not already taken)
BA 1003 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
BA 2003 - Accounting Principles I Credits: 3
BA 2013 - Accounting Principles II Credits: 3
BA 2103 - Business Communications Credits: 3
BA 2133 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 3
BIOL (any not already taken)
CHEM (any not already taken)
CIS 1103 - Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3
DRAM (any not already taken)
ECON (any not already taken)
EDUC 1213 - Education Profession Credits: 3
EDUC 2013 - Child Growth and Development Credits: 3
EDUC 2213 - Educational Technology Credits: 3
FA, FL, GEOG, GEOL, HIST (any not already taken)
HPER 1003 - Personal Health and Safety Credits: 3
JOUR, MM, MUS (any not already taken)
ORT 1003 - College Success Skills Credits: 3
ORT 1201 - College Seminar: A Pathway to Success Credits: 1
PE (limit 2 hours)
PHIL, PHSC, PHYS, PLSC, PSYC, SOC, SPCH (any not already taken)