Biology
Biologist study the origin, development, anatomy, physiology,
ecology and other basic principles of plants and animals.
Various
areas of specialization are available to biologists
in research, manufacturing,
teaching, natural resource
management, consulting
and administration. Biologists
are usually classified according to
specialty, i.e., microbiologists, ecologists, physiologists, zoologists,
botanists. Preparation for some entry level jobs in these and other
areas generally requires a bachelor’s degree. Students
interested in
a career in biology should plan to obtain a master’s or doctorate
degree.
In today’s workplace, most allied health care professionals are
expected to have a solid science foundation in basic chemistry,
human structure and function, and the microbial world. With a
strong science background, students develop a basic understanding
of the physical and physiological interrelationships which exist
between organs, tissues and cells and how microorganisms can be
beneficial and sometimes harmful to humans.
Associate in Arts Degree
| FRESHMAN YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
| Biology 6 (Principles of Plant Biology and Ecology) |
4 |
|
| Chemistry 1A (General College Chemistry I) |
5 |
|
| Chemistry 1B (General College Chemistry II) |
|
5 |
| Biology 4 (Principles of Animal Biology and Evolution) |
|
4 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
| Biology 2 (Principles of Cell/Molecular Biology
and Genetics) |
5 |
|
| Physics 2A (Introduction to Physics I) |
4 |
|
| Physics 2B (Introduction to Physics II) |
|
4 |
| TOTAL |
|
31 |
| General Education Courses |
|
|
| Total minimum units required |
|
60 |
The above listing is a suggested sequence only. Some courses may have
prerequisites. Students may take courses in any sequence except where a
prerequisite applies.
