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Biological Science

Associate of Arts
Biological Science
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Overview

The Biological Science Associate in Arts degree serves students intending to transfer to a four-year institution, but are unsure of the specific transfer program that interests them, are interested in a Biology minor, or other programs. 

Students enrolled in this program will graduate with a greater number of general education credits completed, but with fewer credits in the sciences. 

All courses are transferable to the University of New Hampshire, with the exception of College Algebra

Why Great Bay?

There is the benefit of a small class size, allowing for one-on-one interaction with the professor.  Professors in the program have a high degree of expertise in their discipline.

Career Options

  • Technical Writer
  • Transfer to a four-year university

Related Degrees

  • Environmental Science
  • Chemistry
  • Biotechnology
Curriculum

Curriculum Outline

The classes and coursework required is as follows:

First Year: Fall Semester

Course IDCourseTheoryLabCredits
ENGL110G / 111GCollege Composition I / College Comp I with Lab40/24/5
BIOL108GGeneral Biology I334
MATH150GCollege Algebra404
 Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective*  3
Total Credits15-16

Students who do not test directly into MATH150G (College Algebra) may substitute MATH152G (College Algebra Plus). Students with appropriate test scores may substitute a higher-level course from the Calculus Math pathway: MATH210G (Pre-Calculus), MATH230G (Calculus I), MATH235G (Statistics for Engineers and Scientists), or MATH250G (Calculus II).


First Year: Spring Semester

Course IDCourseTheoryLabCredits
BIOL109GGeneral Biology II334
CHEM115GGeneral Chemistry I334
MATH210GPre-Calculus404
ENGL214GIntroduction to Creative Nonfiction303
 Social Science Elective303-4
Total Credits18-19

Students with appropriate test scores or the appropriate prerequisite may substitute a higher- level course from the Calculus Math pathway: MATH230G (Calculus I), MATH235G (Statistics for Engineers and Scientists), MATH250G (Calculus II), or MATH265G (Differential Equations).

(Students should consider completing one of these courses over the summer.)


Second Year: Fall Semester

Course IDCourseTheoryLabCredits
CHEM116GGeneral Chemistry II334
 Math/Lab Science Elective334
 Social Science Elective303-4
 Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective*303
Total Credits14-15

Second Year: Spring Semester

Course IDCourseTheoryLabCredits
 Biology Elective334
 Math/Lab Science Elective334
 Social Science Elective303-4
 Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective303
Total Credits14-15
Total Overall Credits: 61-65

*Theory, lab, and credit hours may vary depending on the elective course chosen.

Program Specific Requirements

Program Specific Requirements

Technical Requirements

Students enrolling in Biological Science degree programs must, in addition to meeting the specific pre-requisite requirements for each course, meet the following general, technical standards:

  • Students must be able to comprehend the English language, both oral and written, and must have sufficient manual dexterity to produce legible written documents in a timely manner.
  • Students must be able to sit or stand at a desk/ laboratory bench, and must possess the necessary focus to stay on task for extended periods of time.
  • Students must be able to comprehend and follow instructions in the classroom and laboratory in a timely manner.
  • Students must possess the necessary manual dexterity to carry out assigned laboratory tasks.

Students must be able to perform required classroom and laboratory operations, including mathematical operations, without reference to notes, as directed.

Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• Understand theoretical principles across a broad range of sub-disciplines in biological sciences and chemistry.

• Understand and be able to apply principles of mathematics as they pertain to the study of biological science and chemistry.

• Understand and be able to apply the scientific method.

• Understand and be able to execute a wide variety of laboratory techniques in microbiology, biochemistry, cell biology, ecology, genetics, and chemistry.

• Generate and maintain accurate lab documentation, including a laboratory notebook.

• Analyze and draw conclusions from generated scientific data, and present findings both orally and in formal laboratory reports.

• Conduct basic bioinformatics-based analysis.

• Qualify for transfer to a four-year college or university with the necessary foundation in biology, chemistry, and mathematics for upper level study in a wide variety of biological disciplines.

Faculty

  • Catherine Ciotti

    Catherine Ciotti

    Life and Physical Sciences
    Professor – Biological Science
    (603) 427-7655
    [email protected]
  • Brett LeClair

    Brett LeClair

    Life and Physical Sciences
    Professor
    (603) 427-7687
    [email protected]
  • Kim Williams

    Kim Williams

    Life and Physical Sciences
    Chairperson/Professor
    (603) 427-7688
    [email protected]

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