The Associate in Science (AS), Emphasis in Biological Sciences provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in biological sciences and/or are preparing for application to professional graduate programs in various medical fields. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as a biological research lab or field technician. With a graduate degree, students may pursue a number of careers, including but not limited to, bioinformatic scientists, molecular and cellular biologists, ecologists, wildlife conservationists and environmental scientists, marine biologists, secondary school (grades 7-12) teachers and university professors, pharmaceutical developer, food safety investigator, geneticists, physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, dentists, and optometrists and veterinarians.
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This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Explain the relationship between structure and function at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels.
- Apply fundamental theories of physical and life sciences to explain the diversity of living things and modes of energy exchange.
- Apply the scientific method to investigate fundamental and novel questions regarding natural phenomena.
- Utilize technology to conduct experiments and collect, analyze and communicate data.
- Adhere to standard safety protocols when performing experiments and collecting data.
- Critically evaluate the internal and external validity of scientific studies to inform decisions.
- Effectively communicate orally, visually and in writing in an articulate, respectful and culturally responsive manner.
- Collaborate with diverse individuals to solve problems.
- Demonstrate dependability, adaptability and persistence to set and achieve goals.
- Integrate social and ethical responsibility in decision making and actions.
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information.
Biological Scientists, All Other
$75,820 Show expanded career information for Biological Scientists, All Other
Biological Technicians
$37,230 Show expanded career information for Biological Technicians
Dentists, General
$173,420 Show expanded career information for Dentists, General
Optometrists
$117,880 Show expanded career information for Optometrists
Pharmacists
$131,050 Show expanded career information for Pharmacists
Physician Assistants
$112,220 Show expanded career information for Physician Assistants
Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
$206,040 Show expanded career information for Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Podiatrists
$113,530 Show expanded career information for Podiatrists
Veterinarians
$102,560 Show expanded career information for Veterinarians
- Biologists
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include AAA/CPD150, AAA/CPD150AC, CPD104, and AAA115/CPD115. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
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Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Associate in Science in Associate in Science, Emphasis in Biological Sciences (http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=133831).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. Other versions of this pathway map from different catalog years are available below:
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2018-2019 | 5/29/2018 – 5/27/2019 |