Biological Sciences, Associate of Science (ASLT)
Locations: Gonzales, St. Charles, Online
The Associate of Science/Louisiana Transfer degree, Biological Sciences concentration, is a 60-credit hour program designed for students who are planning to transfer to a four-year college/university and major in a biological science or physical science degree program. It is also for students who may not be planning to transfer to a four-year institution but wish to find employment in one of the various fields related to biological or physical sciences. All courses applied to the degree must be passed with a ‘C’ or better. Developmental courses will not be applied to the degree. Students who plan to transfer should consult with an RPCC Advisor, as well as an advisor at the university they plan to transfer to, to assure transferability of credit. Completion of the ASLT degree guarantees that the student has met, in full, all lower division general education requirements at the receiving Louisiana public university. Graduates transferring with the transfer degree will have junior status. Courses or GPA requirements for specific majors, departments, or schools are not automatically satisfied by an ASLT degree.
Curriculum
Program of Study – Suggested Sequence of Courses
First Semester | Hours | |
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ENGL 1013 | English Composition I (General Education, English Composition) 1 | 3 |
MATH 1213 | College Algebra (General Education, Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning - MATH 1213, College Algebra) 1 | 3 |
General Education, Humanities - Select three hours from HIST, PHIL 1013, PHIL 2013, RELS 2213, or 2000-level ENGL (English Literature) | 3 | |
General Education, Natural Science - BIOL 1033 | 3 | |
BIOL 1031 | Principles of Biology Lab I | 1 |
General Education, Social Science - Select 3 hours from ANTH, ECON, GEOG, POLI, PSYC, SOCL, WGNS 2503, or CRJU 1013 | 3 | |
Hours | 16 | |
Second Semester | ||
ENGL 1023 | English Composition II (General Education, English Composition) | 3 |
General Education, Mathematics/Analytics Reasoning - select MATH 1223 or MATH 2303 | 3 | |
General Education, Natural Science - BIOL 1043 (second of a two-course sequence) | 3 | |
BIOL 1041 | Principles of Biology Lab II | 1 |
General Education, Social Science - Select 3 hours from ANTH, ECON, GEOG, POLI, PSYC, SOCL, WGNS 2503, or CRJU 1013 | 3 | |
General Education, Fine Arts - choose three hours from ARTS, MUSC, or THTR | 3 | |
Hours | 16 | |
Third Semester | ||
General Education, Humanities - Select any 2000-level ENGL 1 | 3 | |
General Education, Natural Science - CHEM 1123 | 3 | |
CHEM 1121 | Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
General Education, Humanities - Choose three hours from HIST, PHIL 1013, PHIL 2013, or RELS 2213 | 3 | |
Natural Science or Humanities Elective 2 | 3 | |
Hours | 13 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
Natural Science Elective 2 | 3 | |
Natural Science, Mathematics, or Humanities Elective 2 | 3 | |
Natural Science, Mathematics, or Humanities Elective 2 | 3 | |
Natural Science or Humanities Elective 2 | 3 | |
Natural Science or Humanities Elective 2 | 3 | |
Hours | 15 | |
Total Hours | 60 |
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Students required to take both ENGL and MATH co-requisite courses: please speak with your Student Success Coach about adjusting your sequence of courses for this program.
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Electives Options: Students should consult with their RPCC Advisor and with an advisor at the desired transfer institution to make these selections.
3-18 credit hours in Natural Sciences (lectures/labs): BIOL, CHEM, PHSC, PHYS, ENVS
0-12 credit hours in Humanities
0-6 credit hours in Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:
- Apply the scientific method in laboratory activities.
- Correlate concepts of biological sciences to current societal and global events and/or issues.
- Demonstrate competencies in biological sciences required for various transfer pathways in biological sciences.
Universal Transfer Pathway in Biology
Students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Biology upon completion of the ASLT Biological Sciences concentration are encouraged to select the courses listed below for the Universal Transfer Pathway in Biology:
Code | Title | Hours |
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General Education Courses | ||
ENGL 1013 | English Composition I | 3 |
ENGL 1023 | English Composition II | 3 |
Mathematics - Select two of the following: | 6 | |
College Algebra | ||
Plane Trigonometry | ||
Statistics I | ||
BIOL 1033 | Principles of Biology I (Natural Science) | 3 |
BIOL 1043 | Principles of Biology II (Natural Science) | 3 |
CHEM 1123 | Chemistry I (Natural Science) | 3 |
Select one of the following: Any ANTH, ECON, GEOG, POLI, PSYC, SOCL, WGNS 2503, or CRJU 1013 | 3 | |
Select one of the following: Any ANTH, ECON, GEOG, POLI, PSYC, SOCL, WGNS 2503, or CRJU 1013 | 3 | |
Any 2000-level ENGL | 3 | |
Select one of the following: HIST, PHIL 1013, PHIL 2013, RELS 2213 | 3 | |
Select one of the following: HIST, PHIL 1013, PHIL 2013, RELS 2213, or any 2000-level ENGL | 3 | |
Any ARTS, MUSC, or THTR | 3 | |
Pathway-Specific Courses | ||
CHEM 1121 | Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
CHEM 1133 | Chemistry II | 3 |
CHEM 1131 | Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
BIOL 1031 | Principles of Biology Lab I | 1 |
BIOL 1041 | Principles of Biology Lab II | 1 |
Any BIOL (lecture/lab) | 6 | |
Select one of the following: | 8 | |
General Physics I and General Physics Lab I and General Physics II and General Physics Lab II | ||
Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Lab I and Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Lab II | ||
Total Hours | 60 |
ASLT, Biological Sciences Concentration, Forensic Science Pathway
The Forensic Science Pathway is intended for students specifically interested in pursuing a forensic science or related degree OR employment in law enforcement. This pathway is supported by Southern University, New Orleans, and the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Suggested Sequence of Courses - Program of Study
First Semester | Hours | |
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ENGL 1013 | English Composition I (General Education, English Composition) | 3 |
MATH 1213 | College Algebra (General Education, Mathematics/Analytics Reasoning) | 3 |
HIST 2013 | American History I (General Education, Humanities) | 3 |
BIOL 1033 | Principles of Biology I (General Education, Natural Science - first of a two-course sequence) | 3 |
BIOL 1031 | Principles of Biology Lab I | 1 |
CRJU 1013 | Intro to Criminal Justice (General Education, Social Science) | 3 |
Hours | 16 | |
Second Semester | ||
ENGL 1023 | English Composition II (General Education, English Composition) | 3 |
MATH 2303 | Statistics I (General Education, Mathematics/Analytics Reasoning) | 3 |
BIOL 1043 | Principles of Biology II (General Education, Natural Science - second of a two-course sequence) | 3 |
BIOL 1041 | Principles of Biology Lab II | 1 |
General Education, Social Science - Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Intro to Forensic Anthropology | ||
Introduction to Psychology | ||
General Education, Fine Arts - Select any ARTS, MUSC, or THTR | 3 | |
Hours | 16 | |
Third Semester | ||
PHIL 2013 | Introduction to Ethics (General Education, Humanities) | 3 |
CHEM 1123 | Chemistry I (General Education, Natural Science) | 3 |
CHEM 1121 | Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
CRJU 2093 | Intro to Forensic Science | 3 |
BIOL 2304 | Forensic Biology | 4 |
Hours | 14 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
General Education, Humanities - English Literature - Select any 2000-level ENGL 1 | 3 | |
CHEM 1133 | Chemistry II | 3 |
CHEM 1131 | Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
CRJU 2104 | Intro Crime Scene Investigatns | 4 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Criminal Law | ||
Forensic Science Externship | ||
Hours | 14 | |
Total Hours | 60 |