Liberal Arts & Sciences w/an option in Biology
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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