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 biological laboratory techniques.
  • Differentiate among the domains, kingdoms, and phyla of living things.
  • Understand and apply principles of genetics.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of cellular biology.
  • Explain biological evolution.
  • Understand ecological principles.
  • Utilize integrated knowledge to apply the principles of scientific method to conduct experiments and analyze data

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

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3

OR

ENG 101LComposition with Support Lab*

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

MAT 231Calculus II***

4

PHY 111General Physics I***

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 20-24 CREDITS

BIO 181General Biology I (for majors)***

4

BIO 182General Biology II**

4

CHM 235General Organic Chemistry I**

4

CHM 236General Organic Chemistry II**

4

SELECT AN AREA OF CONCENTRATION BELOW

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES CONCENTRATION

BIO 105Environmental Biology**

4

PHY 112General Physics II***

4

HUMAN BIOLOGY CONCENTRATION

BIO 201Human Anatomy and Physiology I***

4

BIO 202Human Anatomy and Physiology II***

4

ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY CONCENTRATION

BIO 105Environmental Biology**

4

PHY 112General Physics II***

4

MICROBIOLOGY CONCENTRATION

BIO 205Microbiology***

4

ELECTIVES AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 60 CREDITS

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

NOTE: For Biology Majors, BIO 105 only transfers to the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University.

 

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60-63 CREDITS