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2 Biology Emphasis Major Code: AS.ESBIO Contact: Science, Math, and Agricultural Sciences Division, (928) 344-7656 A. Required major courses:...................................8 ENV 230 Foundations of Environmental Science: Humans and the Environment .........................................................4 ENV 280 Analytical Methods in Environmental Sciences.................................................4 B. Other departmental requirements:.....................18 BIO 181 General Biology I ...............................................4 BIO 182 General Biology II .............................................4 BIO 205 Microbiology......................................................4 BIO 240 Genetics and Evolution......................................3 BIO 245 Cellular and Molecular Biology.........................3 C. Suggested AGEC courses:........................... (none) D. Arizona General Education Curriculum Science (AGEC-S):..............................................38 Freshman Composition (ENG 101 and 102).............6 Mathematics (MAT 220 Calculus I with Analytic Geometry).......................................................5 Arts and Humanities............................................6-9 (Select at least one course from the Arts list and one course from the Humanities list.) Social and Behavioral Sciences.........................6-9 (Select courses from at least two prefixes.) Physical and Biological Sciences...........................9 CHM 151 and 154 (General Chemistry I and II) Options (see the Options list for possible selections)*...............................................................0-6 *Because of the university requirement of demonstrating proficiency in a single second language at either the second or fourth semester level, you should consult the transfer guide of the university to which you wish to transfer for specific instructions. To demonstrate proficiency by means other than course work, see p. 51 of the catalog. E. General electives:................................................... 0 Total credits required for degree:........................... 64 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree Pathway: (to be determined) Major Code: AA.FAMCS Contact: Human Services Division, (928) 344-7559 Program Purpose: Graduates will demonstrate (1) basic knowledge in family and consumer sciences that will prepare them for transfer to the university and (2) competency in communication, critical thinking, quantitative analysis, and technological applications. Program Description: This program strives to integrate relationships between individuals, families, and communities as well as the environments in which they function. This profession is concerned with: the strength and vitality of families; the use of personal, social, and material resources to meet human needs; the well-being of individuals and families; the role of individuals and families as consumers of goods and services; and the development and management of home and community environments that are supportive of individuals and families. Any student may take courses in this area for personal or professional development. Some FCS courses fulfill general education requirements (AGEC and A.A.S.) in the Social and Behavioral Sciences category. To reach the objectives of the profession, students are advised to continue and complete a bachelors degree for employability in this area. A. Required major courses:.................................13 ECE 240 Child Growth and Development ......................3 FCS 160 Marriage and the Family*.................................3 FCS 201 Nutrition ...........................................................3 FCS 238 Human Development*......................................4 B. Other departmental requirements:...................... 3 FCS 220 The Family*......................................................3 *Also satisfies credits in the AGEC Social and Behavioral Sciences category below C. Suggested AGEC courses: PHI 105 Introduction to Ethics (satisfies 3 credits in the AGEC Humanities category below) SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (satisfies 3 credits in the AGEC Social and Behavioral Sciences category below)

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