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PRE-PHARMACY: 081
Arts and Sciences A.A.

This track conforms with the five-year program approved by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education. Students are advised to check the requirements of the institution to which they intend to transfer. Completion of all requirements for this track will lead to the award of the A.A. in arts and sciences.

A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser.

First Semester
BI 107 Principles of Biology I 4
CH 101 Principles of Chemistry I 4
EN 101 Techniques of Reading and Writing I 3
MA 180 Precalculus*  
  or    
MA 181 Calculus I* 4
PE 101–199 Physical education elective 1

Second Semester
BI 108 Principles of Biology II 4
CH 102 Principles of Chemistry II 4
EN 102 Techniques of Reading and Writing II 3
MA 181 Calculus I  
  or    
MA 182 Calculus II 4
SP 108 Introduction to Human Communication 3

Third Semester
CH 203 Organic Chemistry I 5
EC 201 Principles of Economics I
  or  
EC 202 Principles of Economics II 3
  Health foundation 1
PH 203 General Physics I 4
  Humanities distribution 3

Fourth Semester
CH 204 Organic Chemistry II 5
PH 204 General Physics II 4
  Arts distribution 3
  Arts or humanities distribution 3
  Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3

Total credit hours 68

* Acceptable alternative sequences of mathematics courses are MA 110113 or MA 181182. Mathematics requirements vary widely depending on pharmacy school. Consult with an adviser or with the pharmacy school.

Refer to course description pages to identify courses with prerequisites.
Courses in italics meet General Education requirements
.