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PRE-DENTISTRY: 071
Arts and Sciences A.A.

The pre-dentistry student is advised to study a copy of Admissions Requirements of U.S. and Canadian Dental Schools, which can be ordered through the American Association of Dental Schools, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20036. 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 4
CH 101 Principles of Chemistry I 4
EN 101 Techniques of Reading and Writing I 3
  Health foundation 1
MA 180 Precalculus* 4

Second Semester
BI 108 Principles of Biology 4
CH 102 Principles of Chemistry II 4
EN 102 Techniques of Reading and Writing II 3
SP 108 Introduction to Human Communication 3
  Arts or humanities distribution 3

Third Semester
CH 203 Organic Chemistry I 5
PH 203 General Physics I 4
  Arts distribution 3
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3
  Humanities distribution 3

Fourth Semester
BI 203 Microbiology  
  or
BI 209 General Genetics  
  or
MA 160 Elementary Applied Calculus I or equivalent* 4
CH 204 Organic Chemistry II 5
PE 101–199 Physical education elective 1
PH 204 General Physics II 4
  Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3


Total credit hours  68

* Acceptable alternative sequences are MA 110113 or MA 181182. Mathematics requirements vary widely depending on dental school. Consult with an adviser or with the transfer institution or dental school.

Select foreign language when required by the transfer institution.

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