Biology

This degree can lead to a baccalaureate degree in biology at accredited colleges and universities.  It is appropriate for students interested in pre-professional programs, such as, biology, ecology, pharmacy, chiropractics, medical, dental, mortuary science, horticulture, veterinary and education.  It may also apply to technician-level job opportunities when two years of academic preparation in biology are required.  Electives should be selected based on the student’s interest, the requirements of the transfer institution or technical-level vocation opportunities.  It is strongly recommended that students entering the program have a minimum of one year of high school biology, chemistry and mathematics at an advanced level.  Some courses require prerequisites; check course descriptions.

For additional information, please contact science department chair, Kenneth Cabarle.

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:

• Demonstrate safe and environmentally friendly practices in a laboratory setting;
• Apply the scientific method in experimentation, collection and interpretation of data;
• Demonstrate proper use of laboratory equipment to make observations and to obtain data;
• Learn proper handling of living and preserved specimens;
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of biology through a combination of lectures and laboratories.

(BIOG) EFFECTIVE FALL 2022

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