Biology/Pre-Medicine - AS (0601)
Division: Biology, Chemistry and Physics Division
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements (30 Credits) | ||
| Written & Oral Communication (6) | ||
| ENG 101 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | College Composition II | 3 |
| Quantitative/Scientific Knowledge, Skills & Reasoning (12) | ||
| CHM 103 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 104 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MTH 119 | Pre-Calculus I | 4 |
| or MTH 118 | Precalculus | |
| Society & Human Behavior (6) | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| ANT 101, ANT 105, ECO 101, ECO 102, POL 104, PSY 101, PSY 102, PSY 219, SOC 101, SOC 108, SOC 219 | ||
| Humanistic Perspective (3) | ||
| Select any English Literature Course | 3 | |
| Historical Perspective (3) | ||
| Select any History (HST) Course | 3 | |
| Major Requirements (30 Credits) | ||
| BIO 103 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 104 | General Biology II | 4 |
| BIO 210 | Scientific Research Methods | 2 |
| Select two of the following: | 8 | |
| BIO 211, BIO 228, BIO 230 | ||
| MTH 120 | Pre-Calculus II | 4 |
| or MTH 121 | Calc with Analytic Geom I | |
| Select one of the following Sequences: | 8 | |
| College Physics I and College Physics II | ||
or | ||
| Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Notes:
- For an explanation of why General Education courses are included in this Program, please refer to the Section on General Education for an explanation of its Purpose and Requirements.
- This plan assumes the student is eligible to enroll in College Level Courses (designated as 100 +, e.g., ENG 101 College Composition I, HST 101 World Civilization I, MTH 100 Intro. to College Mathematics). Placement results will determine College Level Readiness in English and Mathematics.
Biology/Pre-Medicine
Curriculum Code: 0601
Will Earn Upon Program Completion: Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree
Why major in Biology/Pre-Medicine?
Biology is the primary life science from which students can enter specific fields of study as diverse as molecular biology, forestry, pathophysiology, neuroanatomy, and parasitology. Biology also provides foundations for students wishing to become physicians, dentists, or other medical professionals. Curriculum is equivalent to the first two years of a baccalaureate program in Biology. Emphasis is placed on scientific method and critical analysis that enables you to be a contributor to any scientific or medical team.
If I major in Biology/Pre-Medicine, can I transfer to an upper-division college or university?
The Associate in Science degree in Biology/Pre-Medicine prepares you for transfer to upper-division colleges and universities to pursue a bachelor’s degree. ECC’s transfer/ articulation agreements with area four-year institutions provide smooth transfer for graduates.
Are there any requirements I must satisfy before I start taking courses in my major?
Evaluation and placement is required for all majors. Major courses begin once you have completed all developmental courses. In addition, when at the final level of remediation in Mathematics and English, you can take either BIO 100 or CHM 100. While neither of these count toward graduation in this major, they introduce you to basic biology and/or chemistry that prepares you for this program.
How long will it take for me to complete this degree?
If you do not need developmental courses or College Mathematics (MTH 100), and you take an average of 16 credits per semester, you should be able to complete the program in two years. You can shorten the amount of time by taking summer courses.
For further information on the program, contact the Division of Biology, Chemistry & Physics at (973) 877-3430 .
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the scientific method, qualitative and quantitative data analysis;
- Demonstrate mastery of fundamental concepts of biology at the molecular and cellular levels;
- Demonstrate mastery of fundamental concepts of biology at the organismal, community and ecosystem levels; and
- Perform scientific investigations using proper laboratory instrumentations and laboratory procedures.