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Biology, A.S. (Tracks in: Biology; Health Sciences; Biochemistry/Cell, Molecular Biology; Ecology/Conservation/Environmental Biology; Organismal Biology/Physiology)

Niagara County Community College · Sanborn, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
A.S.
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Student Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
A degree in Biology (AS plus BA or BS) can prepare individuals for a wide range of career opportunities. These opportunities include, but are not limited to, employment by government agencies, research institutions, and industry in the areas of research and development. Other opportunities are found in the area of organismal biology at zoos, aquaria, fish hatcheries, wildlife preserves, conservation agencies, inspection agencies, and environmental organizations. Graduates may eventually work in biomedical services at clinics, hospitals, public health departments, pharmaceutical companies or independent laboratories. Bioinformatics is a growing area with employment at medical device and equipment laboratories and federal lab and regulatory agencies. Degrees in Biology can also lead to careers in health care but also in communications (technical writing, editing, illustrating, and photography), law (lobbying, regulatory affairs, science policy, patent law, environmental law), and business (technical sales, management, consulting, marketing.)
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
193946
CourseShelf checklist
CK_193946_26fc760a
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements (BIOL)

8 items
  1. A total of at least 62-credit hours with a minimum curriculum grade-point average of 2.0. Academic Foundations courses do not count toward the degree.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Biology: A minimum of 8-credit hours to include: BIO 109 - General Biology I BIO 109L - General Biology I Lab BIO 110 - General Biology II BIO 110L - General Biology II Lab
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Chemistry: A minimum of 15 credit hours to include: CHE 120 - General Chemistry I /CHE 111L - General Chemistry I Lab CHE 121 - General Chemistry II/ CHE 113L - General Chemistry II Lab CHE 234 - Organic Chemistry I /CHE 235L - Organic Chemistry I Lab
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Mathematics: A minimum of 4 credit hours to include: MAT 116 - Pre-calculus Mathematics
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Communication (Written): A minimum of 6 credit hours to include: ENG 101 - Writing I ENG 102 - Writing II OR ENG 103 - Writing for STEM OR HED/PED elective (3 cr.)
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Communication (Oral): A minimum of 3 credit hours
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Computer Elective: A minimum 1 credit to include: CIS 115 - Introduction to Spreadsheets
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Track Requirements/Electives: Choose from one of the following tracks.
    Not resolved to a course

Typical Program

0 items

    Biology (BA) track

    0 items

      First Semester–Biology (BA)

      6 items
      1. BIO 109
        General Biology I
        As published: “General Biology I 4 Cr. AND”
        4
      2. BIO 109L
        General Biology I Lab
        As published: “General Biology I Lab 0 Cr.”
        0
      3. CHE 120
        General Chemistry I 4 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      4. CHE 111L
        General Chemistry I Lab 1 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      5. ENG 101
        Writing I
        As published: “Writing I 3 Cr.”
        3
      6. MAT 116
        Pre-calculus Mathematics 4 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course

      Second Semester–Biology (BA)

      7 items
      1. BIO 110
        General Biology II
        As published: “General Biology II 4 Cr.”
        4
      2. BIO 110L
        General Biology II Lab
        As published: “General Biology II Lab 0 Cr.”
        0
      3. CHE 121
        General Chemistry II 4 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      4. CHE 113L
        General Chemistry II Lab 1 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      5. MAT 120
        Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      6. ENG 102
        Writing II
        As published: “Writing II 3 Cr. OR ENG 103 - Writing for STEM 3 Cr. OR”
        3
      7. HED/PED elective 3 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course

      Third Semester–Biology (BA)

      5 items
      1. CHE 234
        Organic Chemistry I 4 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      2. CHE 235L
        Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      3. MAT 164
        Introduction to Statistics 3 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      4. CIS 115
        Introduction to Spreadsheets
        As published: “Introduction to Spreadsheets 1 Cr.”
        1
      5. SUNY General Education electives selected by advisement from two of the following areas: The Arts (ARTS); US History & Civic Engagement (USCV); World History & Global Awareness (GLBL); World Language (WLNG); Humanities (HUMN) or Social Sciences (SOCS) 6 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course

      Fourth Semester–Biology (BA)

      14 items
      1. BIO 255
        Population Genetics 4 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      2. BIO 255L
        Population Genetics Lab 0 Cr. OR
        Not resolved to a course
      3. BIO 213
        Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      4. BIO 213L
        Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1 Cr. OR
        Not resolved to a course
      5. BIO 221
        Microbiology 4 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      6. BIO 221L
        Microbiology Lab 0 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      7. Communication (COMO) General Education elective 3 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      8. CHE 236
        Organic Chemistry II 4 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      9. CHE 237L
        Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 Cr. OR
        Not resolved to a course
      10. PHY 171
        Calculus-Based Physics and Mechanics 4 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      11. PHY 171L
        Calculus-Based Physics and Mechanics Lab 0 Cr. AND 1 Cr. Free Elective OR
        Not resolved to a course
      12. PHY 131
        General Physics I 4 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      13. PHY 131L
        General Physics I Lab 0 Cr. AND 1 Cr. Free Elective
        Not resolved to a course
      14. SUNY General Education elective selected by advisement that meets one of the 4 remaining general education areas AND Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (DVRS) 3 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course

      Health Sciences Track

      0 items

        First Semester–Health Sciences

        6 items
        1. BIO 109
          General Biology I
          As published: “General Biology I 4 Cr.”
          4
        2. BIO 109L
          General Biology I Lab
          As published: “General Biology I Lab 0 Cr.”
          0
        3. CHE 120
          General Chemistry I 4 Cr.
          Not resolved to a course
        4. CHE 111L
          General Chemistry I Lab 1 Cr.
          Not resolved to a course
        5. ENG 101
          Writing I
          As published: “Writing I 3 Cr.”
          3
        6. MAT 116
          Pre-calculus Mathematics 4 Cr.
          Not resolved to a course

        Second Semester–Health Sciences

        7 items
        1. BIO 110
          General Biology II
          As published: “General Biology II 4 Cr.”
          4
        2. BIO 110L
          General Biology II Lab
          As published: “General Biology II Lab 0 Cr.”
          0
        3. CHE 121
          General Chemistry II 4 Cr.
          Not resolved to a course
        4. CHE 113L
          General Chemistry II Lab 1 Cr.
          Not resolved to a course
        5. MAT 164
          Introduction to Statistics 3 Cr.
          Not resolved to a course
        6. ENG 102
          Writing II
          As published: “Writing II 3 Cr. OR ENG 103 - Writing for STEM 3 Cr. OR”
          3
        7. HED/PED elective 3 Cr.
          Not resolved to a course

        Third Semester–Health Sciences

        5 items
        1. BIO 213
          Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Cr.
          Not resolved to a course
        2. BIO 213L
          Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1 Cr.
          Not resolved to a course
        3. CHE 234
          Organic Chemistry I 4 Cr.
          Not resolved to a course
        4. CHE 235L
          Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 Cr.
          Not resolved to a course
        5. SUNY General Education electives selected by advisement from two of the following areas: The Arts (ARTS); US History & Civic Engagement (USCV); World History & Global Awareness (GLBL); World Language (WLNG); Humanities (HUMN) or Social Sciences (SOCS) 6 Cr.
          Not resolved to a course

        Fourth Semester–Health Sciences

        10 items
        1. CHE 236
          Organic Chemistry II 4 Cr.
          Not resolved to a course
        2. CHE 237L
          Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 Cr.
          Not resolved to a course
        3. BIO 255
          Population Genetics 4 Cr.
          Not resolved to a course
        4. BIO 255L
          Population Genetics Lab 0 Cr. OR
          Not resolved to a course
        5. BIO 214
          Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Cr.
          Not resolved to a course
        6. BIO 214L
          Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II 1 Cr. OR
          Not resolved to a course
        7. BIO 221
          Microbiology 4 Cr.
          Not resolved to a course
        8. BIO 221L
          Microbiology Lab 0 Cr.
          Not resolved to a course
        9. SOC 101
          Introduction to Sociology 3 Cr.
          Not resolved to a course
        10. Communication Speech elective 3 Cr.
          Not resolved to a course

        Biochemistry/Cell, Molecular Biology Track

        0 items

          First Semester–Biochemistry/Cell, Molecular

          6 items
          1. BIO 109
            General Biology I
            As published: “General Biology I 4 Cr.”
            4
          2. BIO 109L
            General Biology I Lab
            As published: “General Biology I Lab 0 Cr.”
            0
          3. CHE 120
            General Chemistry I 4 Cr.
            Not resolved to a course
          4. CHE 111L
            General Chemistry I Lab 1 Cr.
            Not resolved to a course
          5. ENG 101
            Writing I
            As published: “Writing I 3 Cr.”
            3
          6. MAT 116
            Pre-calculus Mathematics 4 Cr.
            Not resolved to a course

          Second Semester–Biochemistry/Cell, Molecular

          8 items
          1. BIO 110
            General Biology II
            As published: “General Biology II 4 Cr.”
            4
          2. BIO 110L
            General Biology II Lab
            As published: “General Biology II Lab 0 Cr.”
            0
          3. CHE 121
            General Chemistry II 4 Cr.
            Not resolved to a course
          4. CHE 113L
            General Chemistry II Lab 1 Cr.
            Not resolved to a course
          5. MAT 120
            Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4 Cr.
            Not resolved to a course
          6. ENG 102
            Writing II
            As published: “Writing II 3 Cr. OR”
            3
          7. ENG 103
            Writing for STEM
            As published: “Writing for STEM 3 Cr. OR”
            3
          8. HED/PED elective 3 Cr.
            Not resolved to a course

          Third Semester–Biochemistry/Cell, Molecular

          5 items
          1. CHE 234
            Organic Chemistry I 4 Cr.
            Not resolved to a course
          2. CHE 235L
            Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 Cr.
            Not resolved to a course
          3. CIS 115
            Introduction to Spreadsheets
            As published: “Introduction to Spreadsheets 1 Cr.”
            1
          4. MAT 121
            Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 4 Cr.
            Not resolved to a course
          5. SUNY General Education electives selected by advisement from two of the following areas: The Arts (ARTS), Humanities (HUMN), US History & Civic Engagement (USCV), World History & Global Awareness (GLBL), World Language (WLNG), or Social Sciences (SOCS) 6 Cr.
            Not resolved to a course

          Fourth Semester–Biochemistry/Cell, Molecular

          12 items
          1. CHE 236
            Organic Chemistry II 4 Cr.
            Not resolved to a course
          2. CHE 237L
            Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 Cr.
            Not resolved to a course
          3. BIO 255
            Population Genetics 4 Cr.
            Not resolved to a course
          4. BIO 255L
            Population Genetics Lab 0 Cr. OR
            Not resolved to a course
          5. BIO 221
            Microbiology 4 Cr.
            Not resolved to a course
          6. BIO 221L
            Microbiology Lab 0 Cr. OR
            Not resolved to a course
          7. BIO 250
            Cell Biology 4 Cr.
            Not resolved to a course
          8. BIO 250L
            Cell Biology Lab 0 Cr. OR
            Not resolved to a course
          9. BIO 213
            Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Cr.
            Not resolved to a course
          10. BIO 213L
            Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1 Cr.
            Not resolved to a course
          11. SUNY General Education elective selected by advisement from one of the four remaining general education areas AND Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice (DVRS) 3 Cr.
            Not resolved to a course
          12. Communication Oral (COMO) General Education elective 3 Cr.
            Not resolved to a course

          Ecology/Conservation/Environmental Track

          0 items

            First Semester–Ecology/Conservation/Environmental

            6 items
            1. BIO 109
              General Biology I
              As published: “General Biology I 4 Cr.”
              4
            2. BIO 109L
              General Biology I Lab
              As published: “General Biology I Lab 0 Cr.”
              0
            3. CHE 120
              General Chemistry I 4 Cr.
              Not resolved to a course
            4. CHE 111L
              General Chemistry I Lab 1 Cr.
              Not resolved to a course
            5. ENG 101
              Writing I
              As published: “Writing I 3 Cr.”
              3
            6. MAT 116
              Pre-calculus Mathematics 4 Cr.
              Not resolved to a course

            Second Semester–Ecology/Conservation/Environmental

            8 items
            1. BIO 110
              General Biology II
              As published: “General Biology II 4 Cr.”
              4
            2. BIO 110L
              General Biology II Lab
              As published: “General Biology II Lab 0 Cr.”
              0
            3. CHE 121
              General Chemistry II 4 Cr.
              Not resolved to a course
            4. CHE 113L
              General Chemistry II Lab 1 Cr.
              Not resolved to a course
            5. MAT 120
              Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4 Cr.
              Not resolved to a course
            6. ENG 102
              Writing II
              As published: “Writing II 3 Cr. OR”
              3
            7. ENG 103
              Writing for STEM
              As published: “Writing for STEM 3 Cr. OR”
              3
            8. HED/PED elective 3 Cr.
              Not resolved to a course

            Third Semester–Ecology/Conservation/Environmental

            7 items
            1. BIO 130
              Ecology Lecture
              As published: “Ecology Lecture 4 Cr.”
              4
            2. BIO 130L
              Ecology Lab 0 Cr.
              Not resolved to a course
            3. CHE 234
              Organic Chemistry I 4 Cr.
              Not resolved to a course
            4. CHE 235L
              Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 Cr.
              Not resolved to a course
            5. MAT 164
              Introduction to Statistics 3 Cr.
              Not resolved to a course
            6. SUNY General Education elective selected by advisement from one of the following areas: The Arts (ARTS): US History & Civic Engagement (USCV); World History and Global Awareness (GLBL); World Language (WLNG); Humanities (HUMN) or Social Science (SOC) 3 Cr.
              Not resolved to a course
            7. CIS 115
              Introduction to Spreadsheets
              As published: “Introduction to Spreadsheets 1 Cr.”
              1

            Fourth Semester–Ecology/Conservation/Environmental

            10 items
            1. BIO 136
              Contemporary Environmental Issues 3 Cr.
              Not resolved to a course
            2. BIO 201
              Botany 4 Cr.
              Not resolved to a course
            3. BIO 201L
              Botany Lab 0 Cr. OR
              Not resolved to a course
            4. BIO 205
              Zoology 4 Cr.
              Not resolved to a course
            5. BIO 205L
              Zoology Lab 0 Cr. OR
              Not resolved to a course
            6. BIO 255
              Population Genetics 4 Cr.
              Not resolved to a course
            7. BIO 255L
              Population Genetics Lab 0 Cr.
              Not resolved to a course
            8. SUNY General Education elective to be selected by advisement that meets one of the three remaining general education categories 3 Cr.
              Not resolved to a course
            9. SUNY General Education elective to be selected by advisement that meets one of the four remaining general education categories AND Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice (DVRS) 3 Cr.
              Not resolved to a course
            10. Communication Speech elective 3 Cr.
              Not resolved to a course

            Organismal Biology/Physiology Track

            0 items

              First Semester–Organismal Biology/Physiology

              6 items
              1. BIO 109
                General Biology I
                As published: “General Biology I 4 Cr.”
                4
              2. BIO 109L
                General Biology I Lab
                As published: “General Biology I Lab 0 Cr.”
                0
              3. CHE 120
                General Chemistry I 4 Cr.
                Not resolved to a course
              4. CHE 111L
                General Chemistry I Lab 1 Cr.
                Not resolved to a course
              5. ENG 101
                Writing I
                As published: “Writing I 3 Cr.”
                3
              6. MAT 116
                Pre-calculus Mathematics 4 Cr.
                Not resolved to a course

              Second Semester–Organismal Biology/Physiology

              8 items
              1. BIO 110
                General Biology II
                As published: “General Biology II 4 Cr.”
                4
              2. BIO 110L
                General Biology II Lab
                As published: “General Biology II Lab 0 Cr.”
                0
              3. CHE 121
                General Chemistry II 4 Cr.
                Not resolved to a course
              4. CHE 113L
                General Chemistry II Lab 1 Cr.
                Not resolved to a course
              5. MAT 120
                Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4 Cr.
                Not resolved to a course
              6. ENG 102
                Writing II
                As published: “Writing II 3 Cr. OR”
                3
              7. ENG 103
                Writing for STEM
                As published: “Writing for STEM 3 Cr. OR”
                3
              8. HED/PED elective 3 Cr.
                Not resolved to a course

              Third Semester–Organismal Biology/Physiology

              5 items
              1. CHE 234
                Organic Chemistry I 4 Cr.
                Not resolved to a course
              2. CHE 235L
                Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 Cr.
                Not resolved to a course
              3. CIS 115
                Introduction to Spreadsheets
                As published: “Introduction to Spreadsheets 1 Cr.”
                1
              4. MAT 164
                Introduction to Statistics 3 Cr.
                Not resolved to a course
              5. SUNY General Education electives selected from two of the following categories: The Arts (ARTS); US History & Civic Engagement (USCV); World History & Global Awareness (GLBL); World Language (WLNG); Humanities (HUMN) and Social Sciences (SOCS) 6 Cr.
                Not resolved to a course

              Fourth Semester–Organismal Biology/Physiology

              12 items
              1. CHE 236
                Organic Chemistry II 4 Cr.
                Not resolved to a course
              2. CHE 237L
                Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 Cr. AND
                Not resolved to a course
              3. BIO 130
                Ecology Lecture
                As published: “Ecology Lecture 4 Cr.”
                4
              4. BIO 130L
                Ecology Lab 0 Cr. OR
                Not resolved to a course
              5. BIO 255
                Population Genetics 4 Cr.
                Not resolved to a course
              6. BIO 255L
                Population Genetics Lab 0 Cr. OR
                Not resolved to a course
              7. BIO 201
                Botany 4 Cr.
                Not resolved to a course
              8. BIO 201L
                Botany Lab 0 Cr. OR
                Not resolved to a course
              9. BIO 205
                Zoology 4 Cr.
                Not resolved to a course
              10. BIO 205L
                Zoology Lab 0 Cr.
                Not resolved to a course
              11. SUNY General Education elective to be selected by advisement that meets one of the four remaining general education areas AND the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice (DVRS) 3 Cr.
                Not resolved to a course
              12. Communication Speech elective 3 Cr.
                Not resolved to a course

              Scholarship Opportunities

              0 items
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