Biology Emphasis, AS - with University of Oregon

Program Code: AS.UOBIOLOGY

Students receiving an Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Biology will be prepared to transfer into upper division courses to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Courses establish the foundations in understanding cellular processes, evolution, ecology, plant and animal physiology and population studies.

For information contact Tory Blackwell, 503-594-3646 or toryb@clackamas.edu, or Polly Schulz, 503-594-3358 or pollys@clackamas.edu

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• communicate complex ideas by demonstrating an ability to gather and analyze data, construct evidence-based arguments and critically evaluate information;
• be able to apply critical thinking to address biological phenomena using scientific processes;
• demonstrate an understanding of the complexity and diversity of life;
• analyze and construct relationships between human activities and the environment;
• recognize the contributions of scientific knowledge in contributing to technological advances and advancing the human condition.

Electives

Any General Education course in the respective distribution areas of Arts & Letters or Social Sciences listed in the AAOT

Career pathways include:

• pre-pharmacy
• pre-medical
• preveterinarian
• biological and zoology research fields
• wildlife and fisheries management
• wide range of related fields