PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Science Degree in Biology and Life Science is a program that is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s of science degree or higher in a biology or post-baccalaureate health field: ecology, secondary education in life science, natural resource research, doctor of medicine, doctor of chiropractic medicine, doctor of dentistry, doctor of optometry, doctor of physical therapy, occupational therapist, physician assistant, etc. Students in this program must have a strong foundation of the biological sciences and of chemistry (it is essential that students take biology and chemistry courses their first semester). This degree fulfills the College’s mission of developing skills in written communication, oral communication and critical thinking while advancing knowledge in cultural diversity and social responsbility. The semester-by-semester plans described below are general guidance. Students should work closely with their academic advisors to develop a plan that best meets their own individual needs and goals.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND CURRICULUM MAP.