Recommended Academic Plan for General Transfer Studies
Life Sciences Concentration, Associates in Arts
This plan is a suggested semester-by-semester plan for students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences. It is
designed to keep you on track for a timely graduation. This plan is not a substitute for academic advising. Contact an advisor for further
information regarding placement based on ACT/SAT or COMPASS exam scores, scheduling, degree requirements, and graduation
requirements.
Semester 1
Course
Credits
ENG:101 College Composition I
3
MTH:160 College Algebra
4
*Social and Behavioral Science elective that
meets the MO State requirement
CHM:105 General Chemistry I
*Physical Education Elective
Subtotal
3
Semester 2
Course
COM:101 Oral Communication OR
COM:107 Public Speaking
ENG:102 College Composition II
CHM:106 General Chemistry II
*Humanities and Fine Arts Elective
*Interdisciplinary Studies Elective
Subtotal
Semester 3
Course
Credits
Completed
Milestone/Notes
Discuss academic plan, elective choices, and global
intercultural class choice with an academic advisor
A higher level math course except MTH:161, MTH:165 and
MTH:166 may be taken
5
1
17
1 credit must be an activity class
Prerequisite
3
Completed
Milestone/Notes
Meet with an academic advisor to review your academic
progress by the end of the semester
3
5
3
3
16
Credits
*Humanities and Fine Art Elective
3
BIO:140 Principles of Biology I
*Social and Behavioral Science Elective
Life and Physical Science Elective
4
3
4
*Physical Education Elective
Subtotal
1
15
Semester 4
Course
Prerequisite
Credits
BIO:141 Principles of Biology II
*Humanities and Fine Art Elective
*Social and Behavioral Science Elective
Life and Physical Science Elective
4
3
3
4
GEN:200 Capstone
Subtotal
1
15
Prerequisite
Completed
Milestone/Notes
Ensure that the global intercultural studies class choice has
been taken or is planned to be taken
Select from CHM:206, CHM:207, CHM:210, CHM:211;
PHY:111, PHY:112
1 credit must be an activity class
Prerequisite
Completed
Milestone/Notes
Apply for graduation
Select from CHM:206, CHM:207, CHM:210, CHM:211;
PHY:111, PHY:112
Total Hours in the Degree: 64
*See Catalog for classes that will fulfill the general education requirements stlcc.edu/Programs/General_Education/
**Students completing STLCC’s Missouri General Education requirements will receive verification on their transcripts that is recognized by all Missouri
public colleges and universities except the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Maximize your transfer credits/classes by meeting with an academic advisor.
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General Transfer Studies Life Sciences Concentration AA
Quick Checklist
Courses
Credit
Hours
Notes
FOUNDATION LEVEL COURSES 13 credit hours
ENG:101 College Composition I
ENG:102 College Composition II
COM:101 Oral Communication OR
COM:107 Public Speaking
MTH:160 College Algebra or higher level math
recommended
MAIN FLOOR COURSES
Select at least one course that meets the Global/Intercultural requirement
Social and Behavioral Sciences 9 credit hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective that
meets the MO State Requirement
Humanities and Fine Arts 9 credit hours
Life and Physical Sciences 7 credit hours
One lab course required
CHM:105 General Chemistry I
BIO:140 Principles of Biology I
Interdisciplinary Studies 3 credit hours
Interdisciplinary Studies Elective
CAPSTONE 1 credit hour
GEN:200 Capstone
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 credit hours
At least one credit must be an activity
ELECTIVES Select courses to reach a total of 64 credit hours. A maximum of 4 credit hours from courses below 100 may
apply in this area.
CHM:106
BIO:141
Select 9 additional credits from CHM:206,
CHM:207, CHM:210, CHM:211; PHY:111,
PHY:112
For more information, please see stlcc.edu/Programs/Degrees/AA or consult the College Catalog at
stlcc.edu/Admissions_and_Registration/Course_Catalog.html
Advisor Contact Information
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Phone
Email
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