Biological Sciences Program

~ Associate in Science Degree ~ 

DESCRIPTION

   The Associate in Science in Biological Sciences program provides students with a current knowledge base in life sciences in addition to the skills relevant to a variety of employment opportunities. National biotechnology skill standards are incorporated into the coursework and a student must demonstrate competency with each skill prior to graduation. Graduates will have acquired practical knowledge and skills as credentials for employment or continuing education in related fields.
 

PROGRAM MISSION

  

   The mission of the Associate in Science degree in Biological Sciences is to provide students with a strong foundation in biological sciences and laboratory skills, thereby allowing the student the opportunity to transfer to a four-year college or university in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree, transfer to another community college program, or earn better entrance into the bioscience industry.
 

EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
 

   Upon successful completion of the Biological Sciences program, the graduate is expected to:

1. Be competent to carry out all responsibilities associated with laboratory work.
2. Demonstrate competency with each biotechnology skill standard.
3. Be capable of critical thinking and problem solving within his/her area of expertise.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

 

   Animal Care and Research Facilities

   Agricultural Research Facilities

   Bioscience Laboratories

   Biotechnology Companies

   Quality Control

   Plant Propagation and Greenhouse Facilities

CRITERIA FOR GRADUATION

   Students must complete 60-61 credits in the Biological Sciences program and achieve a minimum grade of "C" in all core courses (*). Students must attain a final GPA of 2.0 or higher.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

 

FIRST SEMESTER		CREDIT HOURS
BIO101*	Biology I	4
CHE112*	Chemistry I	4
ENG101	College Composition	3
MAT117*	College Algebra	3
	TOTAL FIRST SEMESTER CREDITS	14

SECOND SEMESTER		CREDIT HOURS
BIO102*	Biology II	4
CHE115*	Chemistry II	4
COM104	Introduction to Communication	3
CPT117	Software Applications I	3
MAT___*	200 Level Math Elective	3
	TOTAL SECOND SEMESTER CREDITS	17
THIRD SEMESTER		CREDIT HOURS
BIO219*	Microbiology	4
ENG108	Technical Writing	3
MAT___*	200 Level Math Elective	3
______*	200 Level Science Elective	3/4
______	General Elective	3
	TOTAL THIRD SEMESTER CREDITS	16/17
FOURTH SEMESTER		CREDIT HOURS
______*	200 Level Science Elective	4
______	General Education Elective	3
______	Humanities Elective	3
______	Social Science Elective	3
	TOTAL FOURTH SEMESTER CREDITS	13
	TOTAL CREDITS	60/61

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