This program of study meets all the General Education Requirements at Chesapeake College.
Award: Associate of Science Degree
Program Mission: The Chesapeake College Biological Science degree prepares students for transfer to a four-year institution to continue preparation for professional careers in the biological sciences, medical and health service fields, research, industry, and education.
Program Description: The Associate of Science degree in Biological Science is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution to continue preparation for professional careers in the biological sciences, medical and health service fields, research, industry, and education. The program of study is structured around a comprehensive core curriculum that includes principles of biology, chemistry, mathematics, and electives in anatomy and physiology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, and specialized biology courses. This plan allows students to develop a strong foundation of knowledge in varied fields of study: Cell and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Evolutionary Biology, or Ecology. The curriculum is designed for students with college-level preparation in mathematics and demands significant practical, technical and communication skills. Learning takes place in the classroom, the laboratory, the field, and the library/academic support centers. Students should consult with an academic advisor in planning an appropriate program.
Program Goals: The Biological Sciences degree program will:
- Facilitate proficiency in the content knowledge and skills for the College’s general education competencies.
- Provide a broad education in disciplines that form a strong foundation for the biological sciences and challenges students to acquire appropriate competencies in content knowledge and application skills.
- Prepare students to transfer to a four-year institution to continue preparation for professional careers in the biological sciences, medical and health service fields, research, industry, and education.
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Describe and explain foundational concepts in biological science.
- Perform basic laboratory skills necessary to collect, analyze, and interpret scientific data.
- Use the scientific method to develop, organize, execute, and interpret experiments in a logical manner.
- Communicate scientific concepts effectively in oral and written English.
- Practice professional integrity and competency integral to professional careers in the biological sciences, medical and health service fields, research, industry, and education.
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