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Mar 23, 2026
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2024-2026 Academic Catalog
Biology Option, A.S.
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Overview
The Associate in Science with Biology Option is a major within the School of Applied Sciences. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.
Degree Requirements
- General Education Courses
- Major Courses
- Biology Option
Career Options
Why should you pursue an Associate in Science Degree - Biology Option?
The Associate in Science degree in biology prepares students for careers such as a medical assistant, pharmaceutical and medical sales professional, agricultural and food science technician, biological technician, forest and conservation technician, plant science technician, or research assistant. It can also be used as a starting point from which to add on a Bachelor of Science in biology after completion of the associate degree.
Possible Career Paths
- Medical Assistant
- Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
- Medical Sales Representative
- Food Science Technician
- Biology Technician
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Core Curriculum
In order to graduate, a minimum 2.30 cumulative science GPA is required in fulfillment of a natural science degree or minor as well as ENGL 110 , ENGL 120 , and COMM 110 . Subtotal: 10
One of the above courses fulfills the General Education Natural Science Requirement. Biology Option Requirements
Subtotal: 8
One of the above courses fulfills the General Education Natural Science Requirement. Choose three lab/lecture combinations from the following (12-14 credits):
Subtotal: 17
CHEM 330 is offered Fall, Odd Years. Student Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the above major will be able to: - Integrate scientific knowledge from biology, chemistry, and physics. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, and VII.)
- Design experiments and analyze data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
- Communicate through writing and communicate orally successfully. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome VIII.)
- Comprehend the scientific method. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
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