Biology - Associate of Science (Major Code - BIO)

The Biology Associate of Science degree prepares students for transfer to a university program in biological sciences or health professions. To ensure seamless transfer, students must develop their specific program of study in close coordination with a Cochise College advisor.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

• Demonstrate a working understanding of biological laboratory techniques including microscopy.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the processes of aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the steps of molecular genetics including the concept of the gene and its expression.
• Demonstrate an understanding of cellular biology.
• Explain biological evolution, including natural selection and speciation, and the rules of nomenclature.
• Demonstrate an understanding of ecological principles.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts of statistics, data collection, probability, and statistical testing as they relate to the biological sciences.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of physics.

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