Program Code: BIOE.S.AS • Credit Hours: 60
Description
The Associate of Science in Biology is designed for students who are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university and pursue a baccalaureate degree in biology. The curriculum fulfills the freshman and sophomore requirements of most colleges and universities. The biology courses offer a solid foundation in key areas of biology such as cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology with a broad survey of life on Earth. As part of this degree program, students must complete the requirements of the Ohio Transfer 36 to graduate.
Career Opportunities
Studying biology opens the door to a wide variety of teaching, research, and service careers including health sciences, forensic science, environment, agriculture, and science writing. Students of the biological sciences find jobs in colleges and universities, primary and secondary schools, museums, zoos, nature centers, hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. Governments need the expertise of biologists to formulate sound policies and legislation. Many non-profit organizations, businesses, and industries also depend on biologists to fulfill their missions.
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