Biology, AS (61 credit hours)

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*This Program Path begins Fall 2024*

The Associate of Science with an emphasis in Biological Science at NCCC offers undergraduate training in biology. Emphasis may include botany and zoology, as well as preparation for professional schools such as nursing, allied health, pre-med, and veterinary medicine.

Prerequisites

The student will need to demonstrate proficiencies in reading, English, and mathematics based on the Mandatory Placement Policy, or by taking the recommended/ required classes. Some of the courses in this curriculum have specific prerequisites.

Program Path Sequence

The listing that follows is a recommended sequence of courses for full-time students. The student should consult with an advisor for information specific to their academic situation.

For More Information Contact A Program Advisor:

Dr. Steve Yuza, 620-432-0423 syuza@neosho.edu

Michael Campbell, 785-248-2805 mcampbell@neosho.edu

Eric Row, 785-248-2828 erow@neosho.edu

Or Advising Staff, 620-432-0311 advising@neosho.edu if program advisor is unavailable.

(Fall) Semester I	(Spring) Semester II
BIOL 251 Biology I 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰	BIOL 255 Biology II 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰
BIOL 252 Biology I Lab 2 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰	BIOL 256 Biology II Lab 2 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰
CURR 100 First Year Seminar 1 cr hrs	ENGL 289 English Composition II 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰¹⁰
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰¹⁰	CSIS 100 Computer Concepts & Applications 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁷⁰
MATH 113 College Algebra 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰³⁰	Arts and Humanities Electives 3 cr hrs
Social and Behavioral Science Electives 3 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 15	Total Credit Hours: 14

(Fall) Semester III	(Spring) Semester IV
MATH 150 Analytic Geometry And Calculus I 5 cr hrs (SGE)⁰³⁰	CHEM 225 College Chemistry II 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰
COMM 207 Fundamentals Of Speech 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰²⁰	CHEM 226 College Chemistry II Lab 2 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰
CHEM 215 College Chemistry I 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰	Social and Behavioral Science Electives 3 cr hrs
CHEM 216 College Chemistry I Lab 2 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰	Arts and Humanities Electives 3 cr hrs
Social and Behavioral Science Electives 3 cr hrs	Program Electives 5 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 16	Total Credit Hours: 16
Total Program Path Credits for Associate of Science Degree: 61

General Education (GE) Courses

In order to graduate with a college degree, all students are required to take certain general education courses. These include English composition, speech, wellness, science, art and humanities, mathematics, computer systems, and social and behavioral science.

Program Core Courses

BIOL 251 Biology I (SGE)⁰⁴⁰, BIOL 252 Biology I Lab (SGE)⁰⁴⁰, CHEM 215 College Chemistry I (SGE)⁰⁴⁰, CHEM 216 College Chemistry I Lab (SGE)⁰⁴⁰, BIOL 255 Biology II (SGE)⁰⁴⁰, BIOL 256 Biology II Lab (SGE)⁰⁴⁰, CHEM 225 College Chemistry II (SGE)⁰⁴⁰, CHEM 226 College Chemistry II Lab (SGE)⁰⁴⁰, MATH 150 Analytic Geometry And Calculus I (SGE)⁰³⁰.

Program Elective Courses

BIOL 115 Environmental Life Science (SGE)⁰⁴⁰, BIOL 116 Environmental Life Science Lab (SGE)⁰⁴⁰, BIOL 205 Prehistoric Life , BIOL 299 Independent Study , PHYS 100 Introductory College Physics I (SGE)⁰⁴⁰, PHYS 130 Introductory College Physics I Lab (SGE)⁰⁴⁰.

Program Outcomes

Students will develop an understanding of the following:

Scientific method and the history of science.
Metric system and microscopy.
Basic chemistry of life.
Cellular structures and functions.
Mitosis and meiosis.
Patterns of inheritance.
Cellular respiration and photosynthesis.
Organismal classification.
Principles of ecology.