Biology - AS.BIO
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The Biology program offers degrees that are intended to create interest and enrichment through the study of living organisms and the basic biological principles. The major courses provide a strong background in the biological sciences for students transferring to four-year institutions who are interested in careers such as agriculture, health, research, and teaching.
Baccalaureate programs in biology include a wide array of specialties including but not limited to: animal or plant science, biochemistry, bioinformatics, cell and molecular biology, environmental biology, human biology, and microbiology. The preparation for different specialties will vary. For detailed requirements for individual programs at four-year institutions, students should contact the transfer institution and/or meet with a counselor for specific transfer course requirements in their major.
Baccalaureate programs in biology include a wide array of specialties including but not limited to: animal or plant science, biochemistry, bioinformatics, cell and molecular biology, environmental biology, human biology, and microbiology. The preparation for different specialties will vary. For detailed requirements for individual programs at four-year institutions, students should contact the transfer institution and/or meet with a counselor for specific transfer course requirements in their major.
Degree
AS - Associate in Science
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Outcome
Apply the scientific method to problem solving, devising a research plan, and evaluating data and findings, incorporating principles of mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
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Describe the structure and function of biological molecules, cells and organelles, tissues and organ systems of plants and animals.
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Apply the principles of heredity at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels.
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Explain the mechanism and evidence of evolution through natural selection.
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Apply taxonomic principles to the classification of organisms.
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Describe the flow of energy within organisms and within ecosystems.