Biology
Build the scientific foundation for a career in health, research, or the environment. TSC’s Biology A.S. degree transfers to any Colorado public university.
About the Program
Advance Your Scientific Career
TSC’s Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Biology is designed to complete the lower-division (freshman and sophomore) portion of a Bachelor of Science in the biological sciences. Every course transfers to Colorado public four-year universities.
Our curriculum spans the full breadth of biology—from cells to ecosystems—and includes Guaranteed Transfer (GT) courses as recommended by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, so your credits move with you.
Whether your goal is medical school, veterinary science, research, or a career in environmental science, TSC Biology gives you a rigorous and affordable start.
What You’ll Study
An Interdisciplinary Curriculum
Biology at TSC is broad by design. The courses below form the backbone of the program and prepare you for virtually any life science pathway.
Anatomy & Physiology
Structure and function of the human body and other organisms
Cellular Biology
The intricate workings of cells, the basic units of life
Genetics
Principles of heredity and variation in organisms
Microbiology
Microorganisms and their impact on humans, animals, and environments
Chemistry of Life
Chemical processes that underpin biological functions
Evolutionary Biology
Processes that drive the evolution of life on Earth
Ecology
Interactions between organisms and their environments
Biodiversity
Variety of plant and animal life forms and their ecological roles
Pathophysiology
Disordered physiological processes associated with disease or injury
Program Cost
Where You Can Study
This program is offered at the following TSC campus locations.
Degree Curriculum
A two-year, 60-credit degree built for transfer. Every semester below expands to show the full course list. Click any semester to see the full course list.
Semester One
Foundational coursework in English composition, college algebra, biology, and chemistry.
- ENG 1021 – English Composition I: GT-CO1 (3 credits)
- MAT 1340 – College Algebra or Higher GT Pathways approved MA1 course (4 credits)
- BIO 1111 – General College Biology I with Lab: GT-SC1 (5 credits)
- CHE 1111 – General College Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1 (5 credits)
Semester Two
English Composition II alongside the second sequences of both biology and chemistry.
- ENG 1022 – English Composition II: GT-CO1 (3 credits)
- BIO 1112 – General College Biology II with Lab: GT-SC1 (5 credits)
- CHE 1112 – General College Chemistry II with Lab: GT-SC1 (5 credits)
Semester Three
Algebra-based physics alongside arts and humanities, social science, and history electives.
- PHY 1111 – Physics Algebra-Based I/ with Lab (5 credits)
Choose one: (3 credits)
- ART 1111 – Art History Ancient to Medieval GT-AH1
- MUS 1021 – Music History Medieval-Classical: GT-AH1
- MUS 1025 – History of Jazz: GT-AH1
- THE 1005 – Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1
Choose one: (3 credits)
- PSC 1011 – American Govt: GT-SS1
- COM 1250 – Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3
- PSY 1001 – GeneralPsychology: GT-SS3
- ECO 2001 – Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1
- SOC 1001 – Introduction to Sociology I : GT-SS3
- SOC 1002 – Introductory to Sociology II: GT-SS3
Choose one: (3 credits)
- HIS 1310 – Western Civilization:Antiquity-1650: GT-HI1
- HIS 1320 – Western Civilization: 1650-Present: GT-HI1
- HIS 1110 – The World: Antiquity-1500: GT-HI1
- HIS 1120 – The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1
- HIS 1210 – US History to Reconstruction: GT- HI1
- HIS 1220 – US History since the Civil War:GT-HI1
Semester Four
Algebra-based physics, paired with arts and humanities and social science electives, and a math or science course to round out the sequence.
- PHY 1112 – Physics Algebra-Based II/ with Lab (5 credits)
Choose one: (3 credits)
- ART 1110 – Art Appreciation: GT-AH1
- LIT 1015 – Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2
- MUS 1022 – Music Hist Romantic-Present: GT-AH1
- MUS 1025 – History of Jazz: GT-AH1
- PHI 1011 – Intro to Philosophy: GT-AH3
Choose one: (3 credits)
- COM 1250 – Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3
- GEO 1005 – World Regional Geography: GT-SS2
- PSY 2440 – Human Growth & Dev: GT-SS#
- ECO 2002 – Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1
- PSY 1002 – General Psychology II : GT-SS3
- SOC 1002 – Introductory to Sociology II: GT-SS3
Choose one: (5 credits)
- BIO 1004 – Biology: A Human Approach: SC1
- MAT 1440 – Pre-Calculus: MA1
- MAT 2410 – Calculus I: GT-MA1
- BIO 2104 – Microbiology w/lab: SC1
- BIO 2102 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab: GT-SC1
- BIO 2120 – General Zoology w/lab: GT-SC1
- PHY 2111 – Physics Calculus-Based I with Lab: GT-SC1
- ENV 1111 – Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1
- PHY 2112 – Physics Calculus-Based II with Lab:GT- SC1
Guaranteed Transfer
Transfer to Any Colorado Public University
This degree is part of the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement, meaning your credits are accepted at all Colorado public four-year institutions below. You join as a junior and need only 60 more credits to finish your bachelor’s degree.
Where You'll Go
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Contact Us
Have questions about this program? Reach out to a faculty or staff member.
- TitleDean of Instruction
- DepartmentNursing
- LocationTrinidad, Colorado • 118 Davis
- EmailLoriRae.Hamilton@trinidadstate.edu