Liberal Arts & Sciences w/an option in Biology

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Biology Undergraduate Associate of Science

Degree Title

Liberal Arts & Sciences w/an option in Biology

Division

Science, Math & Technology

Degree Designation

Associate of Science

Undergraduate (UG)

Undergraduate

Program Description

This program prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree with a major in one of the following areas: biology, microbiology, biotechnology, physical therapy, pharmacology or physician assistant programs. Students in this program engage in a broad-based liberal arts and sciences curriculum that is typical of freshman and sophomore biology majors at a four-year institution. Graduates of baccalaureate biology programs can enter professional programs such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, chiropractic medicine, and physical or occupational therapy. Biology graduates can also continue graduate work beyond their baccalaureate degree and enter exciting research fields such as molecular biology, microbiology, botany, and zoology.

Explain fundamental biological principles and concepts

Demonstrate good laboratory skills

Conduct scientific investigations

Communicate scientific findings verbally and in writing

Apply concepts of organic chemistry

Examine ethical issues in the biological sciences