Life Science - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
AN ARTS AND SCIENCES AREA OF CONCENTRATION
APPLICATION CODE 49
For curriculum information, contact the Science, Engineering, and Technology Division—Room ST-248—443-518-1600.
Recent advances in molecular biology and genetics have expanded the employment opportunities for biologists. Training in the life sciences prepares students for diverse occupations including employment in research or industrial laboratories, fish and wildlife programs, zoos, museums, and aquaria. This curriculum prepares students for further study in specialty areas including agriculture, botany, entomology, horticulture, microbiology, zoology, molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, ecology, physiology, and marine biology. In addition, some students use this curriculum as preparation for pre-medical or pre-allied health programs. The life science curriculum focuses on the fundamental scientific principles and problem-solving techniques which are essential for future success as a biologist. Students interested in this curriculum are advised to check the requirements of the institution to which they intend to transfer.
Suggested Semester 1
Suggested Semester 2
| BIOL 142 | Foundations of Biology II: Ecology and Evolution | 4 |
| CHEM 102 | General Inorganic Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHYS 103 | Fundamentals of Physics I | 4 |
| | OR | |
| PHYS 110 | General Physics I (Calculus) | 4 |
Select 3 credits from the following:
| AVMP 110 | Introduction to Video | 3 |
| AVMP 150 | Introduction to Electronic Media | 3 |
| AVMP 155 | Principles of Film and Media Production | 3 |
| MUSA 107 | Music Technology in Society | 3 |
| MUSA 140 | Introduction to Music Technology and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MUSA 141 | Sound Creation in Music | 3 |
Suggested Semester 3
Select 3 credits from the following:
Suggested Semester 4
*Electives - Select from the following:
Biological Sciences
Bioinformatics
Total Credit Hours: 60
A graduate should be able to
- Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of life science concepts in preparation for transfer to a four-year institution or for a career in life science.
- Utilize technical and/or laboratory skills for experimentation and data collection in preparation for undergraduate research or a career in life sciences.
- Identify, understand, evaluate, and apply ethical reasoning to questions or issues in the life sciences.
- Apply appropriate processes to solve problems in the life sciences.