Associate in Science-Transfer to Biological Sciences, Environmental/Resources Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, and Earth Science (Concentration: Biological Sciences)

Biologists engage in meeting the challenges of the future, helping to improve the quality of human life and preserving our world’s biodiversity. The biology courses at Highline provide students with the breadth and depth of knowledge necessary to more fully understand the living world. Areas of study range from the microscopic world of cellular biology, to the complexities of a multicellular organisms, to the networks of living things in ecosystems around the world.

The Associate of Science (AS) in biology is great for students who have placed into college level math (Math 141 or Math 151) and are ready to begin General Chemistry 161 during their first quarter. Students who place into Math 91 or Math 98 can complete the AS over 8-9 quarters, either by completing courses during summer quarters, or over a three-year plan.

Associate in Science Track 1, Biological Sciences Requirements

Communications Requirement - 5 credits

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I

Distribution Requirements - 15 credits

Complete the following:

five credits in Humanities;
five credits in Social Sciences; and
five credits in either Humanities or Social Sciences.

Quantitative Skills Requirement: 15 credits

Pre-Major Program: 45 credits

Remaining Credit Requirement: 10 credits

Complete the following, selected with adviser approval:

Ten additional credits.

Total Program Credits: 90

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate competence in standard laboratory techniques and use of technology and equipment.
Research and communicate (visually, orally and in writing) credible scientific information from a variety of sources.
Explain (classify, correlate and predict cause and effect) the core concepts of biology and chemistry: evolution, genetics, systematics, quantum mechanics, etc.
Collect, analyze and interpret data using the scientific method.
Differentiate between science and pseudoscience.
Calculate, analyze, solve, interpret and graph quantitative data.
Relate science to personal, social and global impact and its interconnectedness.

Program Notes

Importance of Advising. Advising is an important part of completing a degree. Students are responsible for checking the transfer requirements of 4-year schools they plan to attend; advisors can help with this.

Students can meet with Pathway Advisors during their first 30 credits. International Student Programs, Running Start, TRiO and many other programs also offer advising. Making an appointment with an advisor will help students stay on track with their academic plans.

After completing 30 credits, a student should meet with a faculty advisor. Faculty Advisors are teachers and experts in their subject. If a student does not already have a faculty advisor, they can fill out the Faculty Advisor Request Form.