Associate in Science

Biology

Program

This degree can lead to a baccalaureate degree in biology at accredited colleges and universities.  It is appropriate for students interested in pre-professional programs, such as, biology, ecology, pharmacy, chiropractics, medical, dental, mortuary science, horticulture, veterinary and education.  It may also apply to technician-level job opportunities when two years of academic preparation in biology are required.  Electives should be selected based on the student’s interest, the requirements of the transfer institution or technical-level vocation opportunities.  It is strongly recommended that students entering the program have a minimum of one year of high school biology, chemistry and mathematics at an advanced level.  

For additional information, please contact department chair, John Stratton at (609) 343-4981 or stratton@atlanticcape.edu.

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:
  • Correctly explain and apply the scientific method, and competently analyze data;
  • Demonstrate safe laboratory practices and correct use of laboratory equipment and supplies;
  • Use terminology appropriate to living systems to communicate knowledge to identify and explain basic biological concepts;
  • Utilize information technology to obtain scientific literature that can be interpreted and analyzed;
  • Assess ethical scenarios in the life sciences and propose possible outcomes.

(BIOG-Fall 2024)

General Education Courses

When a course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.

Communication

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Mathematics-Science-Technology

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

Social Science

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Humanities

Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
6

General Education Elective

Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
3

Program Requirements

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

Program Electives - Choose 18 credits from the following:

Course #
Title
Credits
4
4
Sub-Total Credits
18

Technological Competency: 0-4 Credits

(Is fulfilled with CISM125 or CISM132, which may be taken as a General Education Elective, testing or reviewed departmental portfolio.)

Total Credits
60
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
4
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course #
Title
Credits
3
3
4
Sub-Total Credits
17
Course #
Title
Credits
3
3
4
Sub-Total Credits
13