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The Associate in Science (AS), Emphasis in Biological Sciences provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in biology-related fields and/or are preparing for application to professional graduate programs in various medical fields. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as a biological research lab or field technician. With a graduate degree, students may pursue a number of careers, including but not limited to, bioinformatic scientists, molecular and cellular biologists, ecologists, wildlife conservationists and environmental scientists, marine biologists, secondary school (grades 7-12) teachers and university professors, pharmaceutical developer, food safety investigator, geneticists, physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, dentists, and optometrists and veterinarians.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Type
- Associate in Science (AS)
- Academic Plan
- 在生物科学联系起来,强调三英洁具ces (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 8602
- Total Credits Required
- 60-64
- Catalog Year
- 2023-2024
- Effective Term
- Fall 2023
- Notes
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Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Admission to graduate/professional programs is competitive. GPA in science courses (as well as cumulative GPA) is often an important selection criterion. Understanding of course content is important in preparation for exams such as MCAT, DAT, PCAT and GRE that are generally weighted in admissions rankings.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges to earn a degree with this emphasis.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Explain the relationship between structure and function at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels.
- Apply fundamental theories of physical and life sciences to explain the diversity of living things and modes of energy exchange.
- Apply the scientific method to investigate fundamental and novel questions regarding natural phenomena.
- Utilize technology to conduct experiments and collect, analyze and communicate data.
- Adhere to standard safety protocols when performing experiments and collecting data.
- Critically evaluate the internal and external validity of scientific studies to inform decisions.
- Effectively communicate orally, visually and in writing in an articulate, respectful and culturally responsive manner.
- Collaborate with diverse individuals to solve problems.
- 证明可靠性,适应性和波西斯tence to set and achieve goals.
- Integrate social and ethical responsibility in decision making and actions.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Biological Technicians
$51,686Show expanded career information for Biological Technicians
Dentists
$189,126Show expanded career information for Dentists
Optometrists
$108,283Show expanded career information for Optometrists
Pharmacists
$134,969Show expanded career information for Pharmacists
Physician Assistants
$125,245Show expanded career information for Physician Assistants
Podiatrists
$163,946Show expanded career information for Podiatrists
Veterinarians
$123,680Show expanded career information for Veterinarians
- Biological Scientists, All Other
- Physicians, All Other
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Students can complete General Physics II and the Languages and Cultures requirement for the BS at ASU after transferring so the maximum of 64 transfer credits is not exceeded.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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BIO181or BIO181XT |
General Biology (Majors) IorGeneral Biology (Majors) I | Critical courseGateway course | SQ | 4 | |
(CHM150 and CHM151LL)or CHM150AA or (CHM151and CHM151LL)or CHM151AA |
(General Chemistry IandGeneral Chemistry I Laboratory)orGeneral Chemistry Ior(General Chemistry IandGeneral Chemistry I Laboratory)orGeneral Chemistry I | SQ in combo w/ CHM151LLandSQorSQ | 4–5 | ||
ENG101or ENG107 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC | 3 | |
MAT220or MAT221 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry IorCalculus with Analytic Geometry I | MA | 4–5 | ||
FYE101or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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BIO182or BIO182XT |
General Biology (Majors) IIorGeneral Biology (Majors) II | SG | 4 | ||
(CHM152and CHM152LL)or CHM152AA |
(普通化学二世and普通化学二世Laboratory)or普通化学二世 | SQ | 4 | ||
COM100or COM110or COM225or COM230 |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements simultaneously. | SBorL | 0–3 | |
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
ENG102or ENG108 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and [SB] or [L] and [HU] or [L] and (COM) or [L] andCRE101requirements simultaneously. | L | 0–3 | |
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 4 | |||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 4 | |||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–4 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 4 | |||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 4 | |||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–4 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Awareness Areas |
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Students can complete General Physics II and the Languages and Cultures requirement for the BS at ASU after transferring so the maximum of 64 transfer credits is not exceeded.
Note:Because you are viewing this pathway map on a mobile device, some columns below have been hidden. To view all columns, please rotate your device or view this page on a device with a larger screen.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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(CHM150 and CHM151LL)or CHM150AA or (CHM151and CHM151LL)or CHM151AA |
(General Chemistry IandGeneral Chemistry I Laboratory)orGeneral Chemistry Ior(General Chemistry IandGeneral Chemistry I Laboratory)orGeneral Chemistry I | Critical course | SQ in combo w/ CHM151LLandSQorSQ | 4–5 | |
MAT220or MAT221 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry IorCalculus with Analytic Geometry I | MA | 4–5 | ||
FYE101or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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BIO181or BIO181XT |
General Biology (Majors) IorGeneral Biology (Majors) I | Critical courseGateway courseStudents should take their math in term 1, whether or not it is MAT 187/182 or MAT 220 | SQ | 4 | |
ENG101or ENG107 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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BIO182or BIO182XT |
General Biology (Majors) IIorGeneral Biology (Majors) II | SG | 4 | ||
(CHM152and CHM152LL)or CHM152AA |
(普通化学二世and普通化学二世Laboratory)or普通化学二世 | SQ | 4 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
ENG102or ENG108 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 4 | |||
COM100or COM110or COM225or COM230 |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements simultaneously | SBorL | 0–3 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 4 | |||
HU | Humanities, Arts, and Design | 3 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and [SB] or [L] and [HU] or [L] and (COM) or [L] andCRE101requirements simultaneously. | L | 0–3 | |
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–4 |
Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 4 | |||
HU | Humanities, Arts, and Design | 3 |
Term 9
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 4 | |||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–4 | |||
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 |
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C= Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS= Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC=第一年Composition
- G= Global Awareness
- H= Historical Awareness
- HU= Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L= Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA= Mathematics
- SB= Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG= Natural Sciences General
- SQ= Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’sofficial curriculum documentationfor additional details regarding the requirements of this award(https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=183251).