511 - Biological Sciences (AAS)
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Entrance Requirements
Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Biology, Chemistry
REQUIRED COURSE PREREQUISITES If students do not place into MATH 1033 College Algebra, MATH 1084 Calculus I, MATH 1323 Quantitative Reasoning, MATH 1034 College Algebra of Functions, MATH 1054 Precalculus, or MATH 2124 Statistical Methods & Analysis, then MATH 1014 Algebra Concepts is a required prerequisite for completion of the major.
If students do not place into PHYS 1024 General Physics I or PHYS 1044 College Physics I, then PHYS 1014 Introductory Physics is a required prerequisite for completion of this major.
Technical Standards
It is essential that students in this degree program are able to fully and safely participate, with or without reasonable accommodation, in all classroom, laboratory, field, internship, and research experiences required for completion of the program. Students in this degree program should be able to:
Function in a safe manner, not placing themselves, faculty, staff, or other students in jeopardy.
Appropriately and safely use standard laboratory equipment, materials, and instrumentation to include possession of fine motor skills and mobility.
Make sensory visual and auditory observations during, and interpret data from, all required laboratory assignments.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Required Technology & Equipment
A tier 1 laptop computer is required for students entering this degree program. Laptop specifications are available at www.alfredstate.edu/required-laptops.
Graduation Requirements
A minimum of 63 credit hours is required for graduation, with an overall cumulative index of 2.0 or better. A grade of "C" or better is required in courses with BIOL or CHEM prefixes.
All laboratory-based courses for this academic program must be completed in an in-person format. Laboratory-based courses in the on-line format will not fulfill degree requirements