Academic programme
Associate of Science (Biology)
Admissions
Entry requirements
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- A certificate from any one of the Technical Institutes in Guyana or Critchlow Labour College or Institute of Distance and Continuing Education or Adult Education.
- Three (3) passes at the GCE "A" Level (at least grade C) or the CAPE (at least grade III), one of which must be Biology
- An Ordinary Diploma in Science (Biology Option) with a pass with credit from a Government Technical Institute;
- A minimum of five (5) subjects of CSEC General Proficiency (at least Grade III) or IGCSE/GCE 'O' level (at least Grade C). These subject offerings must include, English Language, Mathematics, Biology (or Human & Social Biology) and one (1) other science subject. (Note: Agricultural Science and Food & Nutrition are not accepted as science subjects);
- A Diploma in Agriculture (achieved with Credit or above) from the Guyana School of Agriculture;
- A Diploma or Associate degree from the University of Guyana;
- An Ordinary Diploma in Science (Biology Option) with a pass, in addition to a minimum of three (3) passes at CSEC (or equivalent), which must include Mathematics and a Science subject. (Note: Agricultural Science and Food & Nutrition are not accepted as Science subjects in FNS);
- A Trained Teacher's Certificate with a specialization in Science and a minimum of three (3) passes at CSEC or equivalent which must include Mathematics and a Science subject. (Note: Agricultural Science and Food & Nutrition are not accepted as science subjects in FNS);
- Mature applicant (21 years and over) who has evidence of adequate exposure to Biology and/or Integrated Science, together with a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE);
- Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4104 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Slot for Chinese courses |
| MTH1101 | Algebra | 4 | — |
| NNN1101 | Elective (1 Credit) | 1 | Choose either CHM1103 (Lab component of CHM1102) or PHY1190 (Lab component of PHY1106). |
| YYY1101 | Elective (3 credits) | 3 | Choose CHM1102 or PHY1106 |
| BIO1102 | Introduction to the Biology and Ecology of Living Organisms | 3 | — |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
| BIO1100 | Laboratory and Field Biology I | 1 | — |
Semester 2
9 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4204 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Slot for Chinese courses |
| AAA1201 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Only select this slot if you are doing an additional course that is not listed on the programme profile. |
| MTH1202 | Calculus I | 4 | — |
| BIO1202 | Genetics and Evolution | 3 | — |
| CHM1206 | Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry | 3 | — |
| CHM1205 | Introduction to Physical Chemistry | 3 | — |
| BIO1200 | Laboratory and Field Biology II | 1 | — |
| CHM1207 | Laboratory II - Introduction to Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry | 1 | — |
| ENG1203 | Technical Communication | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
9 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MST1101 | Basic Statistics | 4 | — |
| BIO2107 | Biology of Microorganisms | 3 | — |
| BIO2106 | Biology of Plants | 3 | — |
| CHM2104 | Chemical Thermodynamics | 3 | — |
| CHM2103 | Inorganic Chemistry I | 3 | — |
| MST1102 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 | This course replaces MST1101 which is no longer being offered with effect from academic year 2018/2019. |
| CHM2106 | Laboratory 4 - Inorganic Chemistry and Thermodynamics | 1 | — |
| BIO2100 | Laboratory and Field Biology III | 1 | — |
| BIO2105 | Molecular and Cell Biology | 3 | — |
Semester 2
9 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA1203 | Additional Course (3 Credits) | 3 | — |
| BIO2205 | Biochemistry | 3 | — |
| BIO2206 | Biology of Animals | 3 | — |
| BIO2207 | Ecology and Environmental Biology | 3 | — |
| BIO2200 | Laboratory & Field Biology IV | 1 | — |
| CHM2205 | Laboratory 6 - Organic Chemistry, Electrochemistry and Kinetics | 1 | — |
| CHM2206 | Organic Chemistry for Biological Sciences | 4 | This course replaces CHM2201, CHM2203 and CHM2205 with effect from academic year 2018/2019 |
| CHM2203 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 | — |
| CHM2201 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 | CHM2203 and CHM2205 revert to CHM2201 as at May, 2018 Academic Board. Please consult with your Head of Department before registering for this course. |