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
Mathematics 3-5 credits
MAT 220 | Calculus I | 5 |
| or higher (3-5 credits) | |
Laboratory Sciences 8 credits
Arts 3 credits
Humanities 3 credits
Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 credits
Additional Mathematics and/or Laboratory Sciences 8 credits
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
HUMAN BIOLOGY CONCENTRATION
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