NCCC College Catalog 2024-2025 
    
    Dec 14, 2024  
NCCC College Catalog 2024-2025

Biology, AS


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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 (SGE)060
Social and Behavioral Science Electives  3 cr hrs (SGE)050  
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 General Electives 3 cr hrs (SGE)070
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 (SGE)050 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)040BIOL 252 Biology I Lab  (SGE)040CHEM 215 College Chemistry I  (SGE)040CHEM 216 College Chemistry I Lab  (SGE)040BIOL 255 Biology II  (SGE)040BIOL 256 Biology II Lab  (SGE)040CHEM 225 College Chemistry II  (SGE)040CHEM 226 College Chemistry II Lab  (SGE)040MATH 150 Analytic Geometry And Calculus I  (SGE)030.

Program Elective Courses

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

Program Outcomes

Students will develop an understanding of the following:

  1. Scientific method and the history of science.
  2. Metric system and microscopy.
  3. Basic chemistry of life.
  4. Cellular structures and functions.
  5. Mitosis and meiosis.
  6. Patterns of inheritance.
  7. Cellular respiration and photosynthesis.
  8. Organismal classification.
  9. Principles of ecology.

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