Overview

The Biology program of study provides the courses appropriate to meet the requirements for the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree with a concentration in Biology. In addition to meeting the A.S. degree requirements, these courses may be transferred into a bachelor's level program leading to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in the biological sciences, The program includes both traditional lecture instruction as well as hands-on laboratory experiences. This program provides the foundation for further study in the biological sciences at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Career Options

  • Biotechnologist
  • Marine Biologist
  • Health/Medicine
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist
  • Microbiologist
  • Conservationist
  • Research Scientist
  • Soil Scientist
  • Geneticist
  • Zoologist
  • Botanist
  • Secondary/Higher Education Instructor

The demand for highly-skilled professionals in the fields of medicine and other allied health professions, biotechnology, biomedical research, and other related disciplines continues to increase. The demand for these individuals provides many diverse, lucrative career opportunities.

Related Programs

  • various allied health programs (nursing, respiratory care, etc.)
  • agriculture programs
  • veterinary technology program

Transfer Options

Courses included in the Biology program of study can be transferred into bachelors level programs leading to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in a biological science discipline.

Faculty

David F. Daniel, M.S. Professor, Department Chair 817-598-6491
ddaniel@wc.edu
Heidy McDonald, M.D. Assoc. Professor 817-598-8936
hmcdonald@wc.edu
Jennifer Miller, M.S. Assoc. Professor 817-598-6490
jmillwer@wc.edu
Terrence Paddack, M.S. Assoc. Professor 817-598-3270
tpaddack@wc.edu
Catherine Rogers, M.S. Asst. Professor 817-598-8943
crogers@wc.edu
Anna Scarborough, Ph.D. Asst. Professor 817-598-8917
ascarborough@wc.edu
 Lauren Tidwell, M.S. Asst. Professor 817-598-6230
ltidwell@wc.edu
Bishnu Twanabasu, Ph.D. Professor 817-598-8903
btwanabasu@wc.edu

 

Biology

    Biology
    Number of Credits
    60

    Contact

    David F. Daniel
    Department Chair, Life Science
    ddaniel@wc.edu
    817-598-6491