Biology, A.S.

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Program Director: Dr. Gregory S. Leppert · Phone: 410-386-8232 · Email: gleppert@carrollcc.edu

Students in the Associate of Science degree in Biology continue their studies in a baccalaureate program or prepare for an entry-level position in a biology-related field. Through excellent instruction and practical experiences in research, field study, and hands-on lab activities, program graduates are skilled in various biological fields and able to think critically. This description aligns with the institutional mission of educating students to become productive and knowledgeable citizens.

Degree Requirements

Associate of Science, Biology, Degree
Recommended Course Sequence: 60 Credits

Fall

MATH 123 - Precalculus Pt. 1 College Alg. With Trig (Fall, Spring and Summer)
or MATH 130 - Precalculus (Fall and Spring)
ENGL 101 - College Writing (Fall, Spring and Summer)
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education
CHEM 105 - Principles of General Chemistry 1 (Fall, Spring & Summer Only)

Spring

MATH - Select a mathematics course according to transfer institution requirements from MATH 115 , MATH 132 , or MATH 135 .
CHEM 106 - Principles of General Chemistry 2 (Fall & Spring Only)
BIOL 101 - Fundamentals of Biology 1 (Fall, Spring & Summer Only)
Arts and Humanities General Education

Fall

CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry 1 (Fall Term Only)
ENGL 102 - Writing About Literature - Diversity
BIOL 240 - Genetics (Fall & Spring)
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education

Spring

BIOL 215 - Microbiology (Fall, Spring & Summer Only)
Arts and Humanities General Education
CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry 2 (Spring Term Only)
BIOL 102 - Fundamentals of Biology 2: Organismic & Population Biology (Spring Term Only)
Elective - Refer to ARTSYS and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses, if necessary to meet the 60 credit degree total.

Program Goals

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

Apply the process of science to open-ended biological questions.
Apply quantitative reasoning to the solution of biological problems.
Communicate biological information in discipline-appropriate formats.
Evaluate the importance of ethics and collaboration in biological research.

Student Notices

The following courses are required for this concentration; some courses fulfill General Education requirements: BIOL 101 , BIOL 102 , BIOL 215 , BIOL 240 , CHEM 105 , CHEM 106 , CHEM 201 , CHEM 202 , MATH 123 or MATH 130 , and MATH 115 , MATH 132 or MATH 135 .

Diversity requirement: take ENGL 102 .

Disclosure Regarding Programs for Professional Licensure or Certification

Some programs at Carroll Community College (CCC) are designed to meet educational requirements for a specific professional licensure or certification that is required for employment in an occupation.

If you are an out-of-state student seeking professional licensure in a state other than Maryland and you are taking a course or program leading to professional licensure or certification, CCC currently does not guarantee that the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure or certification anywhere other than Maryland. We encourage all students, especially out-of-state students, to contact the appropriate state (or District of Columbia or U.S. territory) licensing board or agency where you intend to work to familiarize yourself with the state educational, licensing, and/or certification requirements.