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Biology - Associate of Science (Major Code - BIO)

The Biology Associate of Science degree prepares students for transfer to a university program in biological sciences or health professions. To ensure seamless transfer, students must develop their specific program of study in close coordination with a Cochise College advisor.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Demonstrate a working understanding of biological laboratory techniques including microscopy.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the processes of aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the steps of molecular genetics including the concept of the gene and its expression.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of cellular biology.
  • Explain biological evolution, including natural selection and speciation, and the rules of nomenclature.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of ecological principles.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts of statistics, data collection, probability, and statistical testing as they relate to the biological sciences.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of physics.

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (AGEC-S) 37-39 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3
ENG 102English Composition**

3

Mathematics 3-5 credits

MAT 220Calculus I**

5
or higher (3-5 credits)

Laboratory Sciences 8 credits

CHM 151General Chemistry I**

4
AND
CHM 152General Chemistry II**

4

Arts 3 credits

Humanities 3 credits

Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 credits

Additional Mathematics and/or Laboratory Sciences 8 credits

BIO 181General Biology I (for majors)**

4
BIO 182General Biology II**

4

Six credits of arts, humanities, or social and behavioral sciences must be chosen from the current listing of intensive writing courses. See www.cochise.edu/AGEC.

CORE CURRICULUM 7-23 CREDITS

MAT 167Elements of Statistics**

3
PHY 111General Physics I**

4

HUMAN BIOLOGY OPTION:

BIO 201Human Anatomy and Physiology I**

4
BIO 202Human Anatomy and Physiology II**

4
CHM 235General Organic Chemistry I**

4
CHM 236General Organic Chemistry II**

4

ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE DEGREE)

Elective courses must be transferable to the university or universities to which the student plans to transfer. See www.aztransfer.com.

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60-62 CREDITS