Programs of Study
Associate in Arts
Program Information
The Biology/Chemistry option prepares students for
further study in the biological and physical sciences.
The program provides students with a solid foundation
in basic scientific principles, as well as mathematics.
Students in this program develop a strong scientific
foundation that will enable them to pursue advanced
studies in specific biological and chemical disciplines.
Upon successfully completing this program, students
should be able to:
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demonstrate competency in laboratory skills
related to biology;
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demonstrate competency in laboratory skills related
to chemistry;
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understand, communicate and produce
documents in a scientific manner; and
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demonstrate an understanding of biological and
chemical theory and application.
Transfer of Credits
Biology/Chemistry graduates may transfer credits to a
bachelor's degree program at a four-year college or
university. Please direct specific questions to a Student
Affairs
advisor.
Biology/Chemistry
Credits
First Semester
BIO 101
General Biology I
4
CHM 101
College Chemistry I
4
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
HIS 101
Western Civilization I
3
14
Second Semester
BIO 102
General Biology II
4
CHM 102
College Chemistry II
4
ENG 102
English Composition II
3
HIS 102
Western Civilization II
3
SOC 101
Introduction to Sociology
3
17
Third Semester
ENG 202
Introduction to Speech
Communication
3
MAT 231
Calculus I
4
PHY 101
Physics I
4
Humanities Elective
3
Science Elective (200 level)
3/4
17/18
Fourth Semester
ETH 200
Ethics in the Modern World
3
MAT 232
Calculus II
4
PHY 102
Physics II
4
Science Elective (200 level)
3/4
Social Science Elective
3
17/18
Total Credits:
65-67
2009-2010 Salem Community College Catalog
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N.J. General Education Component for
Biology/Chemistry
Communication:
ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 202
Math/Science/Computer Technology:
MAT 231, BIO 101, CHM 101
Social Science:
SOC 101, Social Science Elective
Humanities:
ETH 200, HIS 101, Humanities
Elective
History:
HIS 101, HIS 102
Cultural/Global Awareness:
SOC 101