Associate Degree
Biology
An affordable path to prepare for a career in biology, this associate’s program transfers to a bachelor’s degree.
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Associate Degree in Biology
The Biology degree is a common major for students interested in medical school or veterinary school. The degree provides a solid background for students whose goals include teaching biology or conducting research in biology or medicine. Students will be prepared for baccalaureate degree work in biology at most four-year institutions by developing skills in analysis, critical thinking, project design and completion, as well as scientific writing.
Estimated Annual Cost: $8,280
Cost estimate based on enrollment in 45 annual quarter hours with current Tuition and Fees. Cost includes fees for textbooks and materials.
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What You Will Learn
Students completing this program will be able to design a biological project utilizing the scientific method.
Students completing this program will be able to research biological literature.
Students completing this program will be able to collect and interpret data.
Students completing this program will be able to write the results of a project in the format of a biological scientific journal.
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This course is a majors course designed to explore basic concepts of biology including science as a process, biochemistry, energy transfer, mitosis and meiosis, cell structure and function, cellular energetic, molecular genetics, molecular basis of evolution, reproduction and development. Students completing Principles of Biology I will become biologically literate citizens, able to apply biological concepts to the ethical choices they must make throughout life. Laboratory exercises will include, but not be limited to introductory laboratory techniques and safety, data collection and analysis, microscopy, basic microbiological and biotechnology techniques, genetics and bioenergetics.
This course is the second in a two-part majors course. Principles of Biology II will focus on organisms including diversity and phylogeny, the relationship of biological history to geological time, structure and function of living organisms, principles of ecology, and interaction with the environment. Students completing Principles of Biology II will become biologically literate citizens able to apply biological concepts to the ethical choices they must make throughout life. This course is for science majors. Laboratory exercises will include, but not be limited to survey of animal phyla including comparative form and function; survey of plant divisions; basic ecological techniques; data collection, analysis, and presentation.
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About This Program
The Biology degree is a common major for students interested in medical school or veterinary school. The degree provides a solid background for students whose goals include teaching biology or conducting research in biology or medicine. Students will be prepared for baccalaureate degree work in biology at most four-year institutions by developing skills in analysis, critical thinking, project design and completion, as well as scientific writing.
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Randy Elvidge, relvidge@gmc.edu
Program Benefits
Students who graduate from GMC Online with this major will be prepared to transfer to upper-level programs with an equivalent background to those students starting their degree programs at the receiving institution. Students with this degree are prepared to become laboratory assistants; completion of the BS in Biology will prepare the student for a career in biological science or other science-related field. With further education, graduates could pursue careers such as Physician, Veterinarian, Dentist, Optometrist, Podiatrist, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, Genetic Counselor, Dietician, Biomechanical Engineer, Pharmaceutical Researcher, Marine Biologist, Zookeeper, Forensics and Criminal Investigator, Forest Ranger, Health Official, Bioterrorism Expert, Environmental Scientist, Biology teacher in primary or secondary schools, or College Professor.
Cost for the Degree
Average Annual Cost for this Degree:
$8,280
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