60 credit hours

The Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Biology provides an educational foundation to prepare students to pursue university studies leading to a bachelor’s degree in a science related field. Today, more than ever, an understanding of biology is critical to human life and the future of the planet. Fast-paced developments in medicine, genetics, and environmental issues can be bewildering without basic knowledge of biological science. An excellent instructional staff, computer-aided instruction, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, and an emphasis on current research give biology students at Collin a personalized, high quality educational experience.

Career Options
Many career opportunities are available in the biological sciences. In particular, the areas of health care, genetic research, and environmental science are predicted to provide many job opportunities in the coming decade. The career areas listed below require training beyond the Associate of Science degree. Some will require a graduate degree.
     Agriculture
     Allied Health Sciences
     Biotechnology
     Botany
     Dentistry
     Ecology
     Environmental Science
     Genetic Counseling
     Genetic Engineering
     Marine Science
     Medical Research
     Medical Technology
     Medicine
     Microbiology
     Nutrition and Dietary Science
     Pharmacology
     Physical Therapy
     Science Education
     Toxicology
     Veterinary Science
     Wildlife Biology

AS Core Curriculum                                                 45 credit hours

Additional Graduation Requirement                         3 credit hours

Recommended Electives                                         12 credit hours
BIOL 1322 General Nutrition
BIOL 1411 General Botany
BIOL 2389 Academic Co-op Biology
BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 2406 Environmental Biology
BIOL 2416 Genetics
BIOL 2421 Microbiology
BIOL 2428 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II
CHEM 2423 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 2425 Organic Chemistry II
MATH 1342 Statistics
PHYS 1401 General Physics I
PHYS 1402 General Physics II
PHYS 2425 University Physics I
PHYS 2426 University Physics II
SRGT 1301 Medical Terminology I

Note: The second digit in a course number indicates the number of credit hours
for that course.