Associate Degree in Biology
Hesston College
Key Information
Campus location
Hesston, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 31,368 / per year
Application deadline
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Introduction
Biology is the study of life and living organisms. It is a good fit for students considering a career in medicine or a related field, as well as those intrigued with the living world who want to be prepared for any number of careers available in biology.
Majoring in biology
Opportunities to serve as a tutor and department assistant, privileges normally reserved for upperclassmen at most schools.
Department Mission Statement
The Hesston College Biology department educates students in the biological sciences, supplying biology and science majors with the training and knowledge to successfully advance in the discipline; provides allied health science majors, especially those in nursing, with the foundational knowledge and methodology of biology necessary to their vocation; and provides an experience in the integration of reason and faith to the general education student.
Learning Environment
The biology department is continually upgrading the laboratory equipment, especially as it relates to innovative computerized laboratory experiments. However, there is a constant emphasis on “hands-on” experiences – computers are used to analyze data, but the student still has to do the necessary “laboratory wet-bench work” that is essential in much of the biological work.
The laboratories are wonderful settings for students to interact and cooperate in laboratory projects. There are also group study sessions which bring students together in an informal setting to assist in course work. At least once a year there is a science division-wide gathering where students and faculty and spouses gather for an informal evening which usually includes a dinner, some get-acquainted activities and a lecture presentation by an invited guest.
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Curriculum
The biology curriculum will provide you with the strong educational foundation you will need for upper-level studies and advanced degrees. Academic advisors work one-on-one with students to ensure requirements are met for a seamless transition to continuing education and professional careers.
First Year Fall Program Courses
- General Chemistry I
- Intro To Molecular And Cellular Biology or Intro To Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
Recommended Courses
- First-Year Seminar
- College Writing I
- Principles Of Macroeconomics
- Calculus I
Spring Program Courses
- General Chemistry II
- Intro To Organismal Biology or Genetics
- Anatomy And Physiology or Microbiology
Recommended Courses
- Biblical Literature
- Speech Communication
- Lifetime Fitness And Wellness
- Calculus II
Second Year Fall Program Courses
- College Physics I
- Organic Chemistry I
- Intro To Molecular And Cellular Biology or Intro To Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
Recommended Courses
- Elementary Statistics
- Humanities Course
- Responsibility or Integration Course
Spring Program Courses
- Intro To Organismal Biology or Genetics
- Anatomy And Physiology or Microbiology
- Organic Chemistry II
Recommended Courses
- Humanities Course
- Responsibility or Integration Course
Ideal Students
If you are motivated, passionate, and enjoy learning and understanding principles governing life processes at all levels – molecular, cellular, organismal, and ecological – studying biology is for you!
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Programs of study are designed to prepare you for a number of career paths in biology:
- Molecular/Cellular: Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Forensic Science, Genetics, Microbiology, Neuroscience;
- Organismal: Animal Behavior, Botany, Entomology, Ornithology, Parasitology, Physiology, Mammalogy, Herpetology;
- Ecology/Conservation/Sustainability: Biological Systematics, Ecology, Oceanography, and Marine Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Park Naturalist, Wildlife Biologist, Zoological Park, and Aquarium;
- Health-related careers: Dentist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapist, Physician, Physician Assistant, Podiatrist, Veterinarian, Veterinary Assistant, Animal Caretaker;
- Education: Elementary and Secondary School Teacher, University Professor
English Language Requirements
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