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 101CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

ENG 102English CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

Mathematics 3-5 credits

MAT 220Calculus ISUN courseThis course may be offered online

5

or higher (3-5 credits)

Laboratory Sciences 8 credits

CHM 151General Chemistry ISUN courseThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

AND

CHM 152General Chemistry IISUN courseThis course has laboratory or studio fees

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)SUN courseThis course has laboratory or studio feesThis course may be offered online

4

BIO 182General Biology IISUN courseThis course has laboratory or studio fees

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 StatisticsSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

PHY 111General Physics ISUN courseThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

HUMAN BIOLOGY CONCENTRATION

BIO 201Human Anatomy and Physiology ISUN courseThis course has laboratory or studio feesThis course may be offered online

4

BIO 202Human Anatomy and Physiology IISUN courseThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

CHM 235General Organic Chemistry ISUN courseThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

CHM 236General Organic Chemistry IISUN courseThis course has laboratory or studio fees

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