Biology Concentration, Arts and Sciences, A.S.
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 Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of specific topics in the natural sciences.
- Students will have hands-on experience and working knowledge of current lab techniques with appropriate equipment.
- Students will use informational literacy skills and employ verbal and/or writing skills to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of specific topics in the natural sciences.
- Students will apply scientific methods to generate and evaluate hypotheses, conduct experiments, interpret, and evaluate graphical data and conclusions.
- View the Biology Fact Sheet for faculty contact information and additional program information.
Program Pathways
Track A: General Biological Sciences (Ecology/Wildlife, etc.)
First Year Fall
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| MAT-161 | Precalculus II | 4 credits |
| CHM-103 | General Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| BIO-113 | Principles of Biology I | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
First Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
| CHM-104 | General Chemistry II | 4 credits |
| BIO-114 | Principles of Biology II | 4 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 3-4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Fall
| CHM-203 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 credits |
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| PHY-201 | General Physics I | 4 credits |
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Track A Requirement-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 3-4 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Diversity | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Gen Ed (Diversity): BTC-110 is preferred.
Second Year Spring
| CHM-204 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 credits |
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| PHY-202 | General Physics II | 4 credits |
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| BIO-205 | Microbiology | 4 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Track B: Biomedical Sciences
First Year Fall
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| MAT-161 | Precalculus II | 4 credits |
| CHM-103 | General Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| BIO-113 | Principles of Biology I | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
First Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 3 credits |
| BIO-114 | Principles of Biology II | 4 credits |
| CHM-104 | General Chemistry II | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Gen Ed (Arts/Humanities): PHL-103 is preferred.
Second Year Fall
| CHM-203 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 credits |
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| Or | |
| PHY-201 | General Physics I | 4 credits |
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| BIO-205 | Microbiology | 4 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Diversity | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Gen Ed (Diversity): BTC-110 is preferred.
Gen Ed (Behavioral/Social Sciences): PSY-101 or SOC-101 are preferred.
Second Year Spring
| CHM-204 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 credits |
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| Or | |
| PHY-202 | General Physics II | 4 credits |
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| BIO-210 | Genetics | 4 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Gen Ed (Arts/Humanities): PHL-103 is preferred.
Gen Ed (Behavioral/Social Science): PSY-101 or SOC-101 are preferred.
General Education Requirements (30 Credits)
Arts/Humanities
- Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (6 Credits)
*(PHL-103 is preferred for Track B)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/Physical Science
| BIO-113 | Principles of Biology I | 4 credits |
| BIO-114 | Principles of Biology II | 4 credits |
Diversity
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)
*(BTC-110 is preferred)
English
*A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for ENG-101, ENG-101E, ENG-101EP and ENG-101P
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
Mathematics
Program Requirements (23-24 Credits)
Requirements List
*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.
| BIO-205 | Microbiology | 4 credits |
| CHM-103 | General Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| CHM-104 | General Chemistry II | 4 credits |
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| CHM-203 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| CHM-204 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 credits |
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| Or | |
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| PHY-201 | General Physics I | 4 credits |
| PHY-202 | General Physics II | 4 credits |
Select a Program Track
Track A: General Biological Sciences (Ecology/Wildlife, etc.)
Choose one course from the following:
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| Select any Biotechnology (BTC) course | 3-4 credits |
| ENV-201 | Fundamentals of Environmental Science | 4 credits |
| PHS-105 | Descriptive Astronomy | 3 credits |
| PHS-111 | Earth Science | 4 credits |
Track B: Biomedical Sciences
Free Electives (6-7 Credits)
Requirements List
Electives should be selected in consultation with a transfer advisor and/or the transfer institution. Some recommended courses are listed below:
| BIO-112 | Biology of Disease and Pandemics | 3 credits |
| BIO-116 | Human Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health | 4 credits |
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| Select any 200-level Biology (BIO) course | 2-4 credits |
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| Select any Biotechnology (BTC) course | 3-4 credits |
| CHM-101 | Introductory College Chemistry | 4 credits |
| CHM-203 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| CHM-204 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 credits |
| EDU-101 | Introduction to Education | 3 credits |
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| Select any Engineering Science (EGR) course | 3-4 credits |
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| ENG-102 | Advanced English Composition | 3 credits |
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| ENG-112 | Technical Writing | 3 credits |
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| Select any Environmental Studies (ENV) course | 3-4 credits |
| MAT-116 | Statistical Reasoning | 3 credits |
| MAT-160 | Precalculus I | 3 credits |
| MAT-203 | Calculus I | 4 credits |
| PHS-105 | Descriptive Astronomy | 3 credits |
| PHS-111 | Earth Science | 4 credits |
| PHY-201 | General Physics I | 4 credits |
| PHY-202 | General Physics II | 4 credits |
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)