The biological sciences study living organisms and fundamental life processes
that form the basis for careers in healthcare, research, teaching and related fields.
Begin studies toward a bachelor’s degree in general or molecular biology, botany,
ecology, fisheries, genetics, marine science, soil science, wildlife management or
zoology.
See also
- Degree Requirements for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs
- Course descriptions in the LCC Catalog
- Distribution lists in the LCC Catalog
Important: Many course sequences only begin in fall quarter. Check with your program advisor.
First Quarter
- COLL 101: College Success 101 (2 credits)
- CHEM& 161: General Chemistry w/ Lab I (5 credits)
- MATH& 141: Precalculus I (6 credits)
Second Quarter
- CHEM& 162: General Chemistry w/ Lab II (5 credits)
- MATH& 142: Precalculus II (5 credits)
- Choose one:
- ANTH& 206: Cultural Anthropology (5 credits)
- ART& 100: Art Appreciation (5 credits)
- CMST& 250: Intercultural Communication (5 credits)
- HIST& 128: World Civilization III (5 credits)
- HUM 104: Ethics and Cultural Values (5 credits)
- HUM 210: Myths and Rites (5 credits)
- SOC& 101: Intro to Sociology (5 credits)
Decide on transfer university; research transfer requirements; contact transfer university advisor
Third Quarter
- CHEM& 163: General Chemistry w/ Lab III (5 credits)
- ENGL& 101: English Composition I (5 credits)
- Choose one:
- ANTH& 204: Archaeology (5 credits)
- CDS 101: Intro to Addictions/Chemical Dependency (5 credits)
- ECON 105: Introduction to Economics (5 credits)
- HIST& 128: World Civilization III (5 credits)
- POLS& 202: American Government (5 credits)
- PSYC& 100: General Psychology (5 credits)
- SOC& 101: Intro to Sociology (5 credits)
Fourth Quarter (Summer)
- Choose one:
- ART& 100: Art Appreciation (5 credits)
- HUM 104: Ethics and Cultural Values (5 credits)
- MUSC& 105: Music Appreciation (5 credits)
Fifth Quarter
- BIOL& 221: Majors Ecology/Evolution w/ Lab (5 credits)
- MATH& 151: Calculus I (5 credits)
- CHEM& 261: Organic Chemistry w/ Lab I (5 credits)
Contact transfer university advisor
Sixth Quarter
- BIOL& 222: Majors Cell/Molecular w/ Lab (5 credits)
- MATH& 152: Calculus II (5 credits)
- CHEM& 262: Organic Chemistry w/ Lab II (5 credits)
Seventh Quarter
- BIOL& 223: Majors Organismal Phys w/ Lab (5 credits)
- Choose one:
- MATH&153: Calculus III (5 credits)
- MATH& 246: Probability and Statistics (5 credits)
- CHEM& 263: Organic Chemistry w/ Lab III (5 credits)
1. College Success
COLL 101: College Success 101 (2 credits)
2. Pre-Major Requirement
CHEM& 161: General Chemistry w/ Lab I (5 credits)
- Prerequisites: CHEM& 100 or high school chemistry and MATH 098.
3. Prerequisite Coursework / Elective
MATH& 141: Precalculus I (6 credits)
- Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 098, B or better in ABE 092, or placement.
4. Pre-Major Requirement
CHEM& 162: General Chemistry w/ Lab II (5 credits)
- Prerequisites: CHEM& 161
5. Prerequisite Coursework / Elective
MATH& 142: Precalculus II (5 credits)
- Prerequisites: C or better in MATH& 141.
6. Diversity Requirement
Choose one of the following recommended courses:
- ANTH& 206: Cultural Anthropology (5 credits)
- Fulfills [DIVR] requirement at WSU
- ART& 100: Art Appreciation (5 credits)
- CMST& 250: Intercultural Communication (5 credits)
- Fulfills [DIVR] requirement at WSU
- HIST& 128: World Civilization III (5 credits)
- Fulfills [ROOT] requirement at WSU
- HUM 104: Ethics and Cultural Values (5 credits)
- HUM 210: Myths and Rites (5 credits)
- SOC& 101: Intro to Sociology (5 credits)
7. Pre-Major Requirement
CHEM& 163: General Chemistry w/ Lab III (5 credits)
- Prerequisites: CHEM& 162
8. Communications Requirement
ENGL& 101: English Comp I (5 credits)
- Prerequisites: College level reading and writing skills or completion of ENGL 099 or TECH 105 with a grade of C or better.
9. Social Science Requirement
Choose one of these recommended courses:
- ANTH& 204: Archaeology (5 credits)
- CDS 101: Intro to Addictions/Chemical Dependency (5 credits)
- ECON 105: Introduction to Economics (5 credits)
- HIST& 128: World Civilization III (5 credits)
- Fulfills [ROOT] requirement at WSU
- POLS& 202: American Government (5 credits)
- PSYC& 100: General Psychology (5 credits)
- SOC& 101: Intro to Sociology (5 credits)
10. Humanities Requirement
Choose one of these recommended courses:
- ART& 100: Art Appreciation (5 credits)
- HUM 104: Ethics and Cultural Values (5 credits)
- MUSC& 105: Music Appreciation (5 credits)
11. Pre-Major Requirement
BIOL& 221: Majors Ecology/Evolution w/ Lab (5 credits)
12. Math Requirement
MATH& 151: Calculus I (5 credits)
- Prerequisite: MATH& 142 with a grade of C or better.
13. Pre-Major Requirement
CHEM& 261: Organic Chemistry w/ Lab I (5 credits)
- Prerequisite: CHEM& 163 or instructor permission.
14. Pre-Major Requirement
BIOL& 222: Majors Cell/Molecular w/ Lab (5 credits)
15. Math Requirement
MATH& 152: Calculus II (5 credits)
- Prerequisite: MATH& 151 with a grade of C or better.
16. Pre-Major Requirement
CHEM& 262: Organic Chemistry w/ Lab II (5 credits)
- Prerequisite: CHEM& 261
17. Pre-Major Requirement
BIOL& 223: Majors Organismal Phys w/ Lab (5 credits)
18. Pre-Major Requirement
Choose one:
- MATH& 153: Calculus III (5 credits)
- Prerequisite: MATH& 152 with a grade of C or better.
- MATH 246: Probability and Statistics (5 credits)
- Prerequisites: MATH 125 or MATH& 141 with a grade of C or better or placement.
- Recommended course for transferring to UW
19. Suggested Elective
CHEM& 263: Organic Chemistry w/ Lab III (5 credits)
- Prerequisite: CHEM& 262
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