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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Catalog
Biology Concentration, Arts and Sciences, A.S.
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The Biology program at HCC provides a broad general education in biology, chemistry, math, plus study options in a variety of more specific sciences such as physics, geology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, environmental science, and biotechnology. Students who graduate from this program should be prepared to successfully continue their education at four year colleges and universities. Biology majors find jobs in the areas of health sciences and services, biotechnology and biomanufacturing, environmental protection, remediation and management.
Program Pathways
Track A: General Biological Sciences (Ecology/Wildlife, etc.)
| First Year Fall |
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First Year Spring |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| ENG 101 |
English Composition
*(ENG 101E and ENG 101P are approved substitutions for ENG 101) |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
Arts/Humanities |
3 |
| MAT 161 |
Precalculus II |
4 |
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CHM 104 |
General Chemistry II |
4 |
| CHM 103 |
General Chemistry I |
4 |
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BIO 114 |
Principles of Biology II |
4 |
| BIO 113 |
Principles of Biology I |
4 |
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Elective |
Choose in consultation with advisor |
3 |
| TOTAL |
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15 |
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TOTAL |
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14 |
| Second Year Fall |
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Second Year Spring |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
CHM 203
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PHY 201 |
Organic Chemistry I
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General Physics I |
4 |
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CHM 204
or
PHY 202 |
Organic Chemistry II
or
General Physics II |
4 |
| BIO 205 |
Microbiology |
4 |
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Track A Requirement |
Choose in consultation with advisor; 3-4 credits |
4 |
| Gen Ed |
Diversity
*(BTC 110 is preferred) |
3 |
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Gen Ed
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Arts/Humanities
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3 |
| Gen Ed |
Behavioral/Social Sciences |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
Behavioral/Social Science |
3 |
| Elective |
Choose in consultation with advisor |
3 |
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| TOTAL |
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17 |
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TOTAL |
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14 |
Track B: Biomedical Sciences
| First Year Fall |
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First Year Spring |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| ENG 101 |
English Composition
*(ENG 101E and ENG 101P are approved substitutions for ENG 101) |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
Arts/Humanities
*(PHL 103 is preferred) |
3 |
| MAT 161 |
Precalculus II |
4 |
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Elective |
Choose in consultation with advisor |
3 |
| CHM 103 |
General Chemistry I |
4 |
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BIO 114 |
Principles of Biology II |
4 |
| BIO 113 |
Principles of Biology I |
4 |
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CHM 104 |
General Chemistry II |
4 |
| TOTAL |
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15 |
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TOTAL |
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14 |
| Second Year Fall |
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Second Year Spring |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
CHM 203
or
PHY 201 |
Organic Chemistry I
or
General Physics I |
4 |
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CHM 204
or
PHY 202 |
Organic Chemistry II
or
General Physics II |
4 |
| BIO 205 |
Microbiology |
4 |
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BIO 210 |
Genetics |
4 |
| Gen Ed |
Diversity
*(BTC 110 is preferred) |
3 |
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Gen Ed
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Arts/Humanities
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3 |
| Gen Ed |
Behavioral/Social Sciences
*(PSY 101 or SOC 101 are preferred) |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
Behavioral/Social Science
*(PSY 101 or SOC 101 are preferred) |
3 |
| Elective |
Choose in consultation with advisor |
3 |
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| TOTAL |
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17 |
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TOTAL |
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14 |
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General Education Requirements (30 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/Physical Science
English
*A minimum grade of “C” or better is required for ENG-101, ENG-101E, and ENG-101P
Program Requirements (23-24 Credits)
* Students wanting to take PHY 203 /PHY 204 can ask for an exception substitution of PHY 201 /PHY 202 from the Mathematics and Science Division.
Track A: General Biological Sciences (Ecology/Wildlife, etc.)
Choose one course from the following:
Track B: Biomedical Sciences
Free Electives (6-7 Credits)
Electives should be selected in consultation with a transfer advisor and/or the transfer institution. Some recommended courses are listed below:
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)
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