每日大赛

Biology A.S.

Biology A.S.

For a diverse pathway that can lead you into a career in research, teaching, health care or policymaking consider 每日大赛’s Biology pathway

Information

Area of Interest: School of Sciences and Nursing

Program Location: Blount County Campus, Hardin Valley Campus, Magnolia Avenue Campus, Strawberry Plains Campus, Online

Outcome: Associate of Science (A.S.)

Biology A.S.

For a diverse pathway that can lead you into a career in research, teaching, health care or policymaking consider 每日大赛’s Biology pathway. A biology degree offers opportunities in medicine, private industry (such as pharmaceuticals), government agencies (such as the EPA), or academia. Biologists fill roles as lab technicians, biotechnologists, microbiologists, and environmental consultants. An Associate’s degree in the Biology Pathway can equip you with the knowledge to successfully earn a Bachelor’s degree at a 4-year university.

Clubs and Organizations
Science Club

Promoting interest exploring life science through discussions, lectures and field trips. Contact: Nicole Hergott, nmhergott@pstcc.edu

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Biology A.S.

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Biology A.S.

Credit Hours Curriculum Career Readiness Milestones
Before You Start  
  • Complete the Enrollment Checklist

  • Complete Orientation
0–15 hours
  • COLL 1000 – First Year Seminar Foundational Courses
  • BIOL 1110 – General Biology I Foundational CoursesCareer Immersion Experiences
  • CHEM 1110 – General Chemistry I Foundational Courses
  • ENGL 1010 – English Composition I Foundational Courses
  • MATH 1910 – Calculus I OR MATH 1530 – Introductory Statistics OR MATH 1720 – Precalculus Trigonometry Foundational Courses
  • Complete YouScience career assessment and create profile in Handshake

  • Meet with Advisor and Success Team
16–30 hours
  • BIOL 1120 – General Biology II Foundational CoursesCareer Immersion Experiences
  • CHEM 1120 – General Chemistry II Foundational Courses
  • ENGL 1020 – English Composition II Foundational Courses
  • MATH 1920 – Calculus II OR Guided Elective Foundational Courses
  • Begin Transfer Checklist

  • Meet with Advisor and Confirm Degree Plan

  • Meet with Success Team
31–45 hours
  • CHEM 2010 – Organic Chemistry I Foundational Courses
  • COMM 2025 – Fundamentals of Communication OR COMM 2045 – Public Speaking Foundational Courses
  • HIS –History Elective Foundational Courses
  • HUM/FA –  Humanities and/or Fine Arts Elective Foundational Courses
  • SBS – Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective Foundational Courses
  • Meet with Academic Advisor

  • Update Transfer Checklist
46–60+ hours
  • CHEM 2020 – Organic Chemistry II Foundational Courses
  • ENGL – Literature Elective Foundational Courses
  • HIS –History Elective Foundational Courses
  • HUM/FA –  Humanities and/or Fine Arts Elective Foundational Courses
  • SBS – Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective Foundational Courses
  • Meet with Academic Advisor

  • Finalize Transfer Checklist

  • Complete Graduation Checklist

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Foundational Courses - Foundational Courses (General Education)

Career Immersion Experiences - Career Readiness Experiences – these courses include opportunities for students to participate in experiences that prepare them for work in the field

 

 

Contact Information

Dean of Sciences and Nursing Department Head of Sciences, School of Sciences and Nursing
Jessica Belnap, DNP, RN
jsbelnap@pstcc.edu
865-225-2334

Rebecca Glatt, PhD
Professor, Anatomy and Physiology
arglatt@pstcc.edu
865-329-3132