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Program Description
Biology is a natural science that focuses on physical and chemical
processes of living organisms. This discipline explores how organisms
acquire and use energy to maintain homeostasis, how they reproduce, and
how they interact with each other and their environment. Scientific
processes are emphasized as a means of answering these biological
questions. Biologists rely heavily on a chemistry foundation since living
organisms are chemical systems.
Program Emphasis
The biology program serves four areas of study. First, it provides a broad
background of studies for the biology major preparing for transfer to a
four-year institution. Second, the Applied Biology curriculum provides
preparation for entry level employment as a biotechnology technician. The
biology program also offers support courses in human anatomy, human
physiology and general microbiology which may be used to satisfy
prerequisites for nursing programs and other allied health fields. Fourth,
the biology program provides courses in natural science to fulfill general
education requirements.
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