Associate Degree in Biology and Chemistry
STRUCTURE
The Associate of Science Degree (ASD) is a flexable program that enables both the GCE “A” Level, CXC CAPE and non-GCE “A” level students to obtain an Associate Degree in Natural Sciences, through pure science theory courses coupled with laboratory analyticals skills as a foundation to cater to the future needs and interests of the students.
A total of 78 credits is needed to matriculate for this program.
CERTIFICATION
The Associate Degree Programme in Biology and Chemistry is a local program offered by Turks and Caicos Islands Community College.
OBJECTIVES
- Apply the core concepts of chemistry and biology to relevant scientific disciplines.
- Apply scientific methods and processes to draw conclusions and make scientifically‐based decisions
- Critically examine information and discover new information through scientific reasoning.
- Identify and analyze scientific problems and demonstrate problem solving skills through acquired interdisciplinary experiences and knowledge.
- Acquire laboratory competence by developing and refining technical and analytical skills.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will pursue their studies as follows:
- eight General Education courses totalling 22 credits
- compulsory concentration courses to satisfy the minimum Associate of Science Degree requirements totaling 39 credits
- one laboratory component for each compulsory science course totaling 12 credits
- two compulsory electives taken from any course offered by the college amounting to a total of 6 credits.
- Compulsory Research Project for a major/core program (BIO or CHM = 3 credits
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 69 hours
- Skill level Beginner
- Language English
- Students 50
- Assessments Yes
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Program Map
The program map lists the course code and name of each course. It also shows the credits for each course, the course work and exam breakdown and when the course is being offered. The program map gives an outline of the courses to be completed for the two years or life of the program. It map is arranged according to the courses being offered for each year and each semester.
Course Code
Course Name
Credits
CW Weighting
Exam Weighting
Year
Semester
Elective
MTH2111
College Algebra
3
40
60
Year 1
Semester 1
N
BIO2111
General Biology I
3
40
60
Year 1
Semester 1
N
BIO2114
General Biology I Lab
1
100
0
Year 1
Semester 1
N
PHY2112
General Physics I
3
40
60
Year 1
Semester 1
Y
PHY2113
General Physics I Lab
1
100
0
Year 1
Semester 1
Y
ENG2111
Introduction to Academic Writing
3
40
60
Year 1
Semester 1
N
CIS2110
Introduction to Computers II
3
40
60
Year 1
Semester 1
N
NUR2118
Medical Microbiology
3
40
60
Year 1
Semester 1
Y
CHM2111
Physical Chemistry I
3
40
60
Year 1
Semester 1
N
CHM2114
Physical Chemistry I Lab
1
100
0
Year 1
Semester 1
N
TCI2111
TCI Studies
2
40
60
Year 1
Semester 1
N
ENG2122
Comm. in Organizations & Public Communication
3
40
60
Year 1
Semester 2
N
BIO2122
General Biology II
3
40
60
Year 1
Semester 2
N
BIO2124
General Biology II Lab
1
100
0
Year 1
Semester 2
N
PHY2124
General Physics II
3
40
60
Year 1
Semester 2
Y
PHY2123
General Physics II Lab
1
100
0
Year 1
Semester 2
Y
CHM2122
Inorganic Chemistry
3
40
60
Year 1
Semester 2
N
CHM2125
Inorganic Chemistry Lab
1
100
0
Year 1
Semester 2
N
RES2111
Introduction to Research (2019)
2
100
0
Year 1
Semester 2
N
MTH2126
Mathematics for Science Students
3
40
60
Year 1
Semester 2
N
CHM2123
Organic Chemistry I
3
40
60
Year 1
Semester 2
N
CHM2126
Organic Chemistry I Lab
1
100
0
Year 1
Semester 2
N
BIO2220
Biology Project
0
100
0
Year 2
Semester 1
Y
BIO2214
Biotechnology
3
40
60
Year 2
Semester 1
N
BIO2218
Biotechnology Lab
1
100
0
Year 2
Semester 1
N
MTH2214
Calculus I
3
40
60
Year 2
Semester 1
N
CHM2220
Chemistry Project
0
100
0
Year 2
Semester 1
Y
BIO2213
Genetics
3
40
60
Year 2
Semester 1
N
BIO2217
Genetics Lab
1
100
0
Year 2
Semester 1
N
CHM2214
Physical Chemistry II
3
40
60
Year 2
Semester 1
N
CHM2211
Physical Chemistry II Lab
1
100
0
Year 2
Semester 1
N
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