Biology

Associate of Science Degree in Science and Mathematics

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Biology, an option of the Associate of Science degree program in Science and Mathematics, prepares students for transfer into bachelor's degree programs at four-year colleges and universities in a variety of programs, including:

  • biological and agricultural sciences,
  • horticulture
  • wildlife management
  • genetics
  • bioengineering

Graduates have transferred to state colleges in

  • New Jersey
  • Columbia University
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Drew University

and other colleges and universities throughout the country.

Students develop an appreciation of the diversity of living things and the significance of their natural relation to one another and to their environment. Class sizes are small, offering students close contact with the biology faculty. Laboratories are in a modern facility which includes a greenhouse. Computers are also used in many laboratory courses.

Graduates are able to:

  • relate knowledge acquired in class to real-world systems and problems
  • understand and appreciate biological issues as they relate locally, nationally and globally
  • view the living world and oneself with greater insight, understanding and appreciation
  • demonstrate understanding of the principles, concepts and terminology of Biology
  • discuss the development of biological ideas
  • demonstrate an ability to use the scientific method
  • exhibit proficiency in laboratory and field methods, tools and techniques

Curriculum
A.S. Degree 

Course				Credits
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English I			3
Social Science Elective		3
Mathematics*			3 - 5
General Biology I		4
General Chemistry I		4
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English II			3
Humanities Elective		3
Statistics I			3
General Biology II		4
General Chemistry II		4
Dynamics of Fitness & Wellness	1
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Biology (200 level)		4
Organic Chemistry I		5
One from the following:		3 - 4
	Science Elective**
	Foreign Language***
	Computer Language**
	Mathematics*
Social Science Elective		3
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Biology (200 level)		4
Organic Chemistry II		5
One from the following:		3 - 4
	Science Elective**
	Foreign Language***
	Computer Language**
	Mathematics*
Humanities Elective		3
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	Total Credits		65 - 69

*Mathematics by official placement. (Students may not take courses below their level of placement.)
 Students must complete Mathematics through Unified Calculus I.

**See Science and Computer Language Elective Sheet for Biology majors.

***Students continuing a foreign language previously studied must take a foreign language placement test. A student who elects to take a foreign language must complete a two-semester sequence in the same language.

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