Biology Overview Provides a background in the natural and physical sciences with course work geared toward transfer requirements for a Baccalaureate program in the biological sciences. What You'll StudyCourse Sequencing BIO Please note that transfer to many four-year colleges and universities may require the completion of four sequential semesters of World Languages. Transfer specialists recommend using electives to start language requirements at the community college prior to transfer. Curriculum Documents Biology (BIO) required courses - from our official academic catalog Degree completion worksheets to track your progress in this program are available from the Registrar's Office. To plan degree completion, see the course descriptions in the academic catalog which specify the planned semester(s) in which required classes are to be scheduled. This is just one way you might complete the Biology program in 4 semesters over 2 years of full-time study, or 8 semesters over 4 years of part-time study. (Sample course sequences assume that all pre-requisites have been satisfied and the student is prepared for college-level work.) For a detailed list of required courses, optional electives and program information, download the Biology program description from our official academic catalog.Course descriptions are also available in the catalog. Find courses Sample 2 Year Sequence of Courses Fall 1Spring 1Fall 2Spring 2 BIO 126 CHE 111 MAT 107 ENG Comp. I BIO 127 CHE 112 MAT 108 ENG Comp. II CHE 201 PHY 101 Behavioral or Social Science course Humanities or Fine Arts course CHE 202 PHY 102 Behavioral or Social Science course MAT 151 Humanities or Fine Arts course Sample 4 Year Sequence of Courses Fall 1Spring 1Fall 2Spring 2BIO 126 ENG Comp. I BIO 127 MAT 107 ENG Comp. II CHE 111 MAT 108 CHE 112 MAT 151 Fall 3Spring 3Fall 4Spring 4CHE 201 Humanities or Fine Arts course CHE 202 Behavioral or Social Science course PHY 101 Behavioral or Social Science course Humanities or Fine Arts course PHY 102 Program Learning Outcomes Students completing a course of study in this program will be able to: Quantitative Reasoning – Upon completion of an associate degree in Biology, students will be able to quantitatively analyze, interpret, and apply biological models and theories to solve real problems Critical Thinking – Upon completion of an associate degree in Biology, students will be able to critically evaluate and synthesize quality sources of scientific information when exploring questions or communicating ideas Laboratory (Critical Thinking & Quantitative Reasoning) – Upon completion of an associate degree in Biology, students will be able to: Use standard biological tools and techniques and apply the scientific method to develop research questions, make observations, and conduct experiments in the pursuit and creation of knowledge Communicate biological information through technical writing, oral presentation and the careful creation of graphs and tables Demonstrate comfort with the culture of being a scientist, including working both individually and collectively, and displaying confidence in conducting science What's Next Transfer to a Baccalaureate program.