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
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 20-24 CREDITS
| BIO 181 | General Biology I (for majors)*** | 4 |
| BIO 182 | General Biology II** | 4 |
| CHM 235 | General Organic Chemistry I** | 4 |
| CHM 236 | General Organic Chemistry II** | 4 |
SELECT AN AREA OF CONCENTRATION BELOW
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES CONCENTRATION
HUMAN BIOLOGY CONCENTRATION
| BIO 201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I*** | 4 |
| BIO 202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II*** | 4 |
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY CONCENTRATION
MICROBIOLOGY CONCENTRATION
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