
Biology
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.
Courses | Credits |
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GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES - 30 credits | |
When a general education course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses. | |
Communication (6 credits) | |
ENGL101-Composition I |
3
|
ENGL102-Composition II |
3
|
Mathematics-Science-Technology (12 credits) | |
BIOL109-General Biology I |
4
|
MATH155-Calculus I |
4
|
CHEM110-General Chemistry I |
4
|
Social Science (3 credits) | |
General Education Social Science course |
3
|
Humanities (6 credits) | |
Choose ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110 |
3
|
General Education Humanities course |
3
|
General Education Elective (3 credits) | |
*General Education course |
3
|
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES |
30
|
PROGRAM COURSES - 30 credits
|
|
Program Requirements (12 credits) | |
BIOL110-General Biology II |
4
|
CHEM111-General Chemistry II |
4
|
CHEM210-Organic Chemistry I |
4
|
Program Electives (18 credits)
|
18 |
Choose 18 credits from the following:
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TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS |
30
|
*Technological Competency: 0-4 credits Is fulfilled with CISM125 or CISM132, which may be taken as a General Education Elective, testing out or reviewed departmental portfolio. |
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TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE: |
60
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(BIOG) EFFECTIVE FALL 2022
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF COURSES
Course Code | Course Name | Course Credits |
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First Semester | (15 credits) | |
BIOL109 | General Biology I | 4 |
CHEM110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
ENGL101 | Composition I | 3 |
MATH155 | Calculus I | 4 |
Second Semester | (15 credits) | |
BIOL110 | General Biology II | 4 |
CHEM111 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
ENGL102 | Composition II | 3 |
Choose | Program Elective | 4 |
Third Semester | (17 credits) | |
CHEM210 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
Gen Ed | Humanities course | 3 |
Gen Ed | General Education elective | 3 |
Choose | Program Elective | 3 |
Choose | Program Elective | 4 |
Fourth Semester | (13 credits) | |
Choose | ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110 | 3 |
Gen Ed | Social Science course | 3 |
Choose | Program Elective | 3 |
Choose | Program Elective | 4 |