BIOS - Biology A.S.
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Program Full Description
The Biology program is intended for students who plan to transfer in the following areas of study: Allied Health, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomechanical Engineering, Chiropractic, Dentistry, Ecology, Environmental Biology, Genetics, Marine Biology, Medical Technology, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Optometry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, or related areas.
Program Objectives
Program Objective | Accreditation Standard | College-Wide Competency |
|---|---|---|
Understand concepts, laws, and principles of natural science and apply them to the solution of problems. |
| Think Critically |
demonstrate good experimental techniques, including making observations and measurements, constructing a hypothesis and designing an experiment to test it, and analyzing and interpreting experimental results |
| Apply scientific reasoning |
demonstrate effective communication skills, including the writing of laboratory reports based on experiments |
| Apply information literacy skills Communicate effectively |
demonstrate effective teamwork and work ethics through group laboratory projects |
| Participate cooperatively within a team |
Demonstrate competency in use of the international system of units and calculations required |
| Apply quantitative reasoning |
Demonstrate effective library research skills |
| Use current technology effectively |
Evaluate issues that impact biology, such as evaluating the development of new drugs, environmental policies, legal or health policies |
| Evaluate ethical aspects of decision making |
Advisor Notes
Students should consult their advisor and transfer four-year college or university for the most appropriate course. *MAT 160, 165, 170, 191, 196, or higher, appropriate math selections **Students must select BIO 137, BIO 205, BIO 218, or BIO 220. Consult advisor and/or transfer institution for most appropriate courses. ***MAT courses must be 150 or higher. MAT 188 and MAT 250, 251 may not be used to fulfill this requirement. Science courses (AST, BIO, CHE, PHY) must be numbered higher than 112. Students interested in pursuing continued education in plant science or horticulture should speak to a faculty advisor and check with the transfer institution about appropriate electives.