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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ ARCHIVED CATALOG VERSION ]

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 Required

Fall


Spring


Spring


Program Goals


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

  1. Apply the process of science to open-ended biological questions.
  2. Apply quantitative reasoning to the solution of biological problems.
  3. Communicate biological information in discipline-appropriate formats.
  4. 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 202 BIOL 215 , BIOL 240 , CHEM 105 , CHEM 106 , CHEM 201 , CHEM 202 , MATH 130 , and MATH 115 , MATH 132  or MATH 135 .

2nd Math Course Transfer Recommendations:

  • MATH 115 : Stevenson University [B.S. Environmental Sciences or B.S. Biology])
  • MATH 130 : All B.S. degrees for Towson University Concentrations
  • MATH 132  or MATH 135 : McDaniel College [B.A. Biology or B.A. Biomedical Science]; Stevenson University [B.S. Biochemistry]; UMBC [B.S. Biology])

Diversity requirement: take ENGL 102 .

An Associate of Science degree requires a minimum of 9 credits of 200-level courses.

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