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    Jun 07, 2025  
Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Catalog 2025-2026

Biology, AS****


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Pending MHEC approval    

 

No. of Credits: 60
Contact: Dr. Melanie Osterhouse, Chair, Science
                Tracey Stuller, Program Coordinator

This associate of science transfer option is designed for part- and full-time students with a specific academic and/or professional interest in the areas of biology, botany, zoology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and genetics. This option introduces this discipline within the context of allied subject areas, preparing students for specific concentration at a four-year Maryland state college or university.  

The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 45.

Career Opportunities:

Horticulturist, chiropractor, dentist, pharmacist, podiatrist, veterinarian, agricultural scientist, forester, conservation scientist, biologist, pharmacologist, oceanographer, optometrist, physician.

Transfer Options:

A complete list of all transfer opportunities can be found on the Transfer Services page.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will…

  1. Compare basic biological and chemical concepts.
  2. Evaluate issues in the life sciences that impact organisms and/or the biosphere.
  3. Apply the scientific method via collecting, analyzing and reporting scientific data.
  4. Use appropriate scientific techniques and technology for experimentation and data collection.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Pathway


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Required Courses and Recommended Sequence:


The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. College Prep and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Course availability within the program sequences is specifically intended for full-time students who begin their course work with the fall semester. Students should always consult their online program evaluation or an academic advisor to better understand typical course availability and individual program planning.

Arts/Humanities (3 credits)


Acceptable:

Social/behavioral sciences (3 credits)


Acceptable:

Notes:


* Courses requiring a prerequisite or co-requisite

**** Pending MHEC approval    

Course Indicators: English Composition (E), Arts (A), Cultural and Global Awareness (C), Humanities (H), Biological/Physical Sciences (S), Social/Behavioral Sciences (B), Mathematics (M)

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