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.
Horticulturist, chiropractor, dentist, pharmacist, podiatrist, veterinarian, agricultural scientist, forester, conservation scientist, biologist, pharmacologist, oceanographer, optometrist, physician.
A complete list of all transfer opportunities can be found on the Transfer Services page.
Students will…
- Compare basic biological and chemical concepts.
- Evaluate issues in the life sciences that impact organisms and/or the biosphere.
- Apply the scientific method via collecting, analyzing and reporting scientific data.
- Use appropriate scientific techniques and technology for experimentation and data collection.