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Associate of Science

with an emphasis in Biology, Botany, Zoology

Catalog Year 2009-2010*

MHCC Faculty Advisor:
Lee Mitchell: 503-491-7441 - Room AC 2595 Lee.Mitchell@mhcc.edu

Biology is a tremendously diverse field of study devoted to examining life processes. Courses offered by the Department of Life Science are tailored to allow graduating students to function as informed citizens or to move on to careers as practicing scientists, educators and health professionals.

Curricular Outcomes

At the completion of this curriculum, the student should be able to:

• •   demonstrate mastery of discipline-specific biological concepts
  •   demonstrate the ability to ask and answer questions using the scientific method
  •   demonstrate an ability to collect, manipulate, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data
  •   select and use appropriate equipment to conduct field and laboratory investigations
  •   demonstrate an ability to conduct field and laboratory exercises independently and in groups
  •   select, evaluate, and utilize discipline-specific scholarly material
  •   demonstrate an ability to communicate biological information in written and/or oral form to practitioners and the public.

The two-year program listed below is designed to meet the requirements for an Associate of Science degree from MHCC and to prepare a student for obtaining a Bachelor of Science in the Biological Sciences at Eastern Oregon University, Oregon State University, Portland State University, Southern Oregon University, University of Oregon or other universities. However, students from MHCC seeking a baccalaureate degree may also transfer to other institutions that require different courses within the various subject areas of General Education. Students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university after MHCC should consult with the institution they will be attending, the faculty adviser and/or the MHCC Academic Advising and Transfer Center.

1 Refer to Associate of Science degree requirements, pages 11-12.
2 This sequence replaces the 300-level Organic Chemistry requirement at colleges and universities. With an acceptable score on the ACS National Exam and a minimum of a C or better in each course, this sequence transfers as 11-15 credits of 300-level coursework to all OUS schools.

MHCC Program Web Links:
http://www.mhcc.edu/programs

Transfer Schools' Web Links
Eastern Oregon University - http://www2.eou.edu/%7Ejrinehar/biodept.htm
Oregon State University - http://www.science.orst.edu/majors.html
Portland State University - http://www.bio.pdx.edu/
Southern Oregon University - http://www.sou.edu/biology.shtml
University of Oregon - http://biology.uoregon.edu/

This information is meant to serve as a general guide for students intending to major in Biological Sciences. Specific requirements for transfer will vary from school to school. It is the student’s responsibility to contact his/her four-year transfer school to confirm specific admission requirements.