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Biology
Get a foundation in biology and an Associate of Science to transfer to any Colorado 4-year university.
Our expert faculty can help you Move Mountains toward your degree and help you gain hands-on experience.
Are you interested in living things and what makes them work? Studying biology at ACC will give you a foundation in the science of life and living organisms. Plus, getting your AS will give you the first 60 credits toward your BS at any Colorado university or toward a degree or certification in healthcare or other related fields.
What You'll Learn
With your AS in Biology you'll be able to:
- formulate testable hypotheses, design controlled experiments and justify your experimental approach by explaining how it applies the steps of the scientific method.
- locate and interpret primary scientific literature, analyze and evaluate research findings, synthesize information across multiple sources, and apply APA citation standards to accurately integrate references in your own academic writing.
- integrate foundational biological concepts to explain patterns and processes in living systems. You will demonstrate understanding of Mendelian genetics, gene expression, and evolutionary mechanisms, and critically analyze the relationship between biological structure and function across cellular, molecular, and system levels.
- explain laboratory safety protocols, demonstrate correct use of laboratory equipment, and perform experimental procedures accurately following standard techniques.
CIP 260101 (DBIO)
The purpose of a statewide articulation agreement is to identify the courses a student at a Colorado public community college must complete as part of an AA/AS degree to be guaranteed to be able to complete the designated baccalaureate degree program at public four-year colleges and universities as designated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) transfer agreement.
For more information about this transfer degree please refer to the .
Admission Requirements
Program Requirements
- One GT-Pathways approved GT-CO1 and GT-CO2 course
OR
- One GT-Pathways approved GT-CO2 and GT-CO3 course
- GT - Two GT Pathways Arts & Humanities courses (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4)
- GT - One GT Pathways History course (GT-HI1)
- GT - Two GT Pathways Social & Behavioral Science courses (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, or GT-SS3)
Please Note: If these credits are not required for the major at a receiving 4-year institution, they will be applied to the Bachelor's degree as elective credit towards graduation. Please check with the receiving institution to determine in which way these courses will be applied.
*Students are strongly encouraged to seek academic advising prior to registration regarding the acceptability of online science courses if they anticipate transferring to a 4-year institution or completing graduate work in the sciences or health professions. It should be noted that per Colorado Revised Statute, 搂23-1-125(1)(e), general education courses taken online are guaranteed to satisfy core course (GT Pathways) requirements at all Colorado public institutions of higher education.
Elective credit must be completed from the following lists of approved prefixes or courses to bring the total credit hours to 60.
- Any Course
Any course in the following prefixes except Special Topics (2075) and Independent Study (2085): AST (1000 or higher), BIO (1000 or higher), CHE (1000 or higher), EGG (1000 or higher), MAT (1340 or higher, except 1220 or 1230), PHY (1111 or higher), or any foreign language (1011 or above).
All courses required for this degree must be completed with a "C" or better to be considered for transfer to another Colorado institution. Transferability of courses to colleges or universities outside of Colorado is determined by the receiving institution.
Graduation Requirements
- Apply for graduation online at .
ACC academic plans will help guide you through your chosen program. The academic plan will provide you with important information, like which semesters courses are offered if there are any prerequisites or co-requisites for courses, program outcomes, course sequence recommendations, notes for the program, graduation requirements, and other important information. These are updated annually, so we recommend downloading a copy of yours to keep on track to graduation.
