Associate in Science to Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Overview
Completion of the following curriculum will satisfy the requirements for the Associates in Science at the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and leads to the Bachelor of Arts at the University of Louisville.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the BA in Biology requires completion of Biology 240, Biology 242, and Biology 244 with a grade of C or better; completion of Math 111 with a grade of C or better on the basis of either the University of Louisville mathematics placement examination or ACT/SAT score; and a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0.
Degree Requirements
The baccalaureate degree in arts is the undergraduate degree offered by the university. It is awarded to students who have completed both university-wide requirements and the requirements of the selected degree program. The following university-wide requirements apply to all baccalaureate degrees. The student must complete all Cardinal Core requirements, complete all required courses and program requirements listed in this form, have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.00, or higher, complete 120 hours applicable to this program, and complete at least 60 hours at an accredited 4-year institution.
General Transfer Requirements
Please reference the following links for information about applying, scholarship, and speaking with an admission counselor.
- Application Process: http://louisville.edu/admissions/apply/transfer/admissions
- Scholarship: http://louisville.edu/admissions/apply/transfer/cost-of-attendance/kctcs
- Admissions Counselor: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/9qq1pbnv/
KCTCS Requirements
TBS XXX means to be selected by KCTCS student.
TBD XXX means to be determined by the University of Louisville based on course selected.
| KCTCS Course | Coure or Category | Credits | U of L Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Writing I | 3 | ENGL 101 |
| ENG 102 | Writing II | 3 | ENGL 102 |
| COM 181 or COM 252 | Basic Public Speaking or Intro to Interpersonal Communications |
3 | COMM 111 or 115 |
| TBS XXX | Social Behavioral Science | 3 | SBS XXX |
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | PSYCH 201 |
| HIS XXX | Heritage- HIS 101, 102, 108 or 109 | 3 | HIST 101, 102, 211, or 212 |
| TBS XXX | Any Arts & Humanities -Humanities course | 3 | A/H XXX |
| CHE 170/175 | General College Chemistry I w/ lab | 5 | CHEM 201 and 207 |
| BIO 114/115 or 150/151 | Biology I & Lab or Principles of Biology I & Lab | 4 (5) | BIOL 240 |
| MAT 150 | College Algebra | 3 | MATH 111 |
| MAT 170 or 175* | Brief Calculus with Applications or Calculus I | 3 (5) | MATH 180 or MATH 205 |
*MAT 175 has prerequisites of MAT 150 & MAT 155 or MAT 171
One of these courses must be selected from the KCTCS identified Cultural Studies course
list, indicate by placing (CS) next to the course name in Category 1 or 2 table.
Subtotal General Education Core Courses: 36-39
| KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | U of L Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHE 180/185 | General College Chemistry II w/ lab | 5 | CHEM 202 and 208/209 |
| CHE 270/275 | Organic Chemistry I w/lab | 5 | CHEM 341 and 343 |
Subtotal AS Requirement Courses: 10
| KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | U of L Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIT 105 | Digital Literacy or IC3 Fast track test | 0-3 | Elective |
| FYE 105 | First-Year Experience | 3 | GEN 101 |
| CHE 280/285 | Organic Chemistry II w/lab | 5 | CHEM 342 and 344 |
| TBS XXX | Any College Level Course(s), if needed | 3-6 | TRN XXX |
Subtotal Elective Courses: 11-17
TOTAL Associate Degree Hours: 60-66
University of louisville requirements
| U of L Course | Course | Credits | KCTCS Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 329 | Cellular and Molecuar Biology | 3 | |
| BIOL 330 | Genetics and Molecular Biology | 3 | |
| BIOL 331 | Genetics and Molecular Biology Lab | 2 | |
| BIOL 350 | Biostatistics | 3 | |
| BIOL 363 | Principles of Ecology | 3 | |
| CHEM 341 | Organic Chemistry | 3 | |
| CHEM 342 | Organic Chemistry Lab | 2 | |
| CHEM 343 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 | |
| CHEM 344 | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 2 | |
| TBD XXX* | 300+ level Biology Elective(s) | 15 | |
| TBD XXX* | 300+ level General Elective(s) | 6 | |
| TBD XXX* | Culminating Undergraduate Experience | 3 | |
| TBD XXX* | Foreign Language | 12 | |
| TBD XXX* | Humanities or Social Science Course(s) | 9 |
*TBD XXX to be determined with the conjuncture of the Academic Advising Unit
Subtotal U of L Credit Hours: 60
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours: 121 - 129
Updated: 5/23/2019
