Courses in the Department of Biology are designed to meet the needs of undergraduate students who are preparing to enter the fields of professional biology and biological research, to teach biology, or those who wish to prepare for admission to dental and medical schools, and for training in medical technology and nursing. Courses in the department offer other students an appreciation and understanding of the concepts of biology.
The student who expects to enter a profession in dentistry, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, or some related profession which requires graduation from a specialized college should check carefully the entrance requirements for the college to which he expects to transfer after two years at Midland College.
The courses listed below are suggested for students who wish to receive an associate degree at Midland College and transfer to a four-year college. An official degree plan should be filed the semester before graduation; please contact the Dean whose name is listed above. Please note that courses that require prerequisites are denoted by an asterisk (*).
Associate of Science
Core Curriculum Requirements
42 Semester Credit Hours
See Core Requirements Required Core Curriculum course(s) for this degree: CHEM 1411, CHEM 1412, MATH 1314 or higher
Suggested Courses for Field of Study
16 Semester Credit Hours
BIOL 1406, BIOL 1407, *BIOL 2421 and 4 additional hours of Biology courses
Related Courses
8 Semester Credit Hours
PHYS 1401 and PHYS 1402* or CHEM 2423* and CHEM 2425*