This is a two-year program for students planning to complete a bachelors degree in biology or a related discipline. If you are interested in a career in biological research, science, education and wildlife management this degree is for you. You will have a unique opportunity to work in a variety of research labs to obtain real world experience.
Program Requirements
| Courses |
Credits |
| General Biology I |
4 |
| General Biology II |
4 |
| General Chemistry I |
4 |
| General Chemistry II |
4 |
| College Algebra |
4 |
| Trigonometry |
3 |
Electives
| Courses |
Credits |
| Introduction to Environmental Science |
4 |
| Chemical Problem Solving I |
1 |
| Chemical Problem Solving II |
1 |
| Intro to Organic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
| Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
| Organic Chemistry II |
4 |
| Physical Geology |
4 |
| Earth System Science |
4 |
| Calculus I |
5 |
| Calculus II |
5 |
| General Microbiology |
4 |
| Medical Terminology |
3 |
| General Physics I or College Physics I |
4 |
| General Physics I or College Physics II |
4 |
| Fundamentals of Statistics |
4 |
| Human Physiology |
4 |
General Ed. Requirements
| Courses |
Credits |
| Writing Level I |
3 |
| Writing Level II |
3 |
| American & Wyoming Government |
3 |
| Arts |
3 |
| Humanities |
3 |
| Personal Finance Planning |
1 |
| Oral Communications |
3 |
| Physical Education |
1 |
| Social Science |
3 |
| Freshman Seminar |
1 |
| Wellness |
1 |
Career Options
- Biological Technicians
- Science Teachers
- Zoologists & Wildlife Biologists
- Teachers
- Forestry and Conservation
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists
- Bionformatics Scientist
- Biophysicist
Cost & Fees
This is an estimated budget of expenses you may incur at CWC and represents the maximum amount of student aid funding you may receive. This is not an actual bill. The following budget amounts are based on full-time (12+ credits) for the full year. The amount you might actually spend (except for tuition, fees and books) may vary.
*Western Undergraduate Exchange WUE - Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands.
| 2017-2018 Figures |
In-State |
WUE* |
Out-Of-State |
| Tuition & Fees |
$3,024 |
$4,152 |
$7,536 |
| Books/Supplies |
$1,200 |
$1,200 |
$1,200 |
| Room & Board |
$6,681 |
$6,681 |
$6,681 |
| Transportation |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
| Personal Expenses |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
| Total |
$13,405 |
$14,533 |
$17,917 |
