Associate in Science in Biology (Associates)

College of Marin

Kentfield, CA

Biology career options include dozens of intriguing specialties. One can concentrate on microbiology and investigate viruses, bacteria, or molds. One can focus on cytology and study cells or histology and delve into the structure of animal and vegetable tissue. Ichthyology, parasitology, embryology, genetics, ecology, and biochemistry are a few of the other choices in the field. Emerging areas of emphasis include the concern for the environment and allied health professions.

 

Biology career options include dozens of intriguing specialties. One can concentrate on microbiology and investigate viruses, bacteria, or molds. One can focus on cytology and study cells or histology and delve into the structure of animal and vegetable tissue. Ichthyology, parasitology, embryology, genetics, ecology, and biochemistry are a few of the other choices in the field. Emerging areas of emphasis include the concern for the environment and allied health professions. Students who complete the requirements listed below, plus additional general education and graduation requirements, will be awarded the associate degree. While students may take classes at both campuses, courses required for the major are offered at the Kentfield Campus. All students should consult a counselor.

 

Kết quả học tập của chương trình:

🗸 Demonstrate basic understanding of the major areas of modern biology, at levels of organization ranging from molecules to the biosphere.

🗸 Explain how important observations, hypotheses, experiments and revisions of theory have led to our modern understanding in these areas.

🗸 Analyze critically current biological information in articles, news reports and other forms in the print and electronic media.

🗸 Use procedures and equipment essential to modern biological research in the laboratory and the field.