Overview
The study of biology includes various aspects of life, including basic organization
(molecular, cellular, tissues, organs), how organisms function, their roles in the
natural environment, transfer and mutation of hereditary information, evolution, and
the development and applications of biotechnology. To earn an Associate in Arts Degree
with an emphasis in biology, students must complete coursework and other requisites
detailed in the Associate Degree Requirements. In addition to these general education
requirements are biological science core courses and elective coursework, as described
in the Associate in Arts Degree for Biology. By fulfilling the requirements of the
MJC emphasis in biology, students will also be completing some or all lower-division
preparation for baccalaureate major at the university. ASSIST (www.assist.org) is
a statewide database of recorded transfer agreements between community colleges and
universities. Students are advised to use ASSIST in selecting courses from the emphasis
to ensure that the coursework applies to your baccalaureate major. Core biology courses
and electives have been specifically designed to fulfill requirements for MJC graduation,
and for articulation with universities and other academic institutions throughout
the US, and in many cases, overseas.
