生物科学

副学士学位课程

Biological sciences provides a career path for students with an interest in science and how things work. This option is designed for students who intend to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program after graduation.

Biological sciences is the use of living organisms or biological systems to create or modify products or processes. Using yeast to make bread or beer is an application of biological sciences that dates back thousands of years. More modern examples include DNA fingerprinting, developing strains of pest-resistant crops, 生产特效药, and altering bacteria for industrial waste cleanup. When you select the biological sciences option, you will acquire a strong foundation of knowledge and skills that enables you to perform complex laboratory procedures and analyze data for research and testing purposes.

The curriculum includes four semesters of science, math, computer, and core courses with a focus on preparation for transfer 四年制大学.

Offered at the following campus(es): 乔治敦大学, Stanton

你能做什么

In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:

• Transfer to University of Delaware or Delaware State University or other four-year institution
• 工业实验室
• 公共卫生实验室
• 研究实验室
• Biotechnician for a variety of laboratory settings

你会学到什么

毕业生能力

The 毕业生能力 listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

1. Apply knowledge of the theories and principles of biology and biotechnology.
2. Employ good laboratory practices (GLP)and safety guidelines to conduct common laboratory operations.
3. Employ standard laboratory documentation practices for data management and laboratory notebooks.
4. Utilize chemical principles and apply mathematics in the preparation of laboratory solutions.
5. Analyze samples by common quantitative and qualitative techniques.
6. Perform separation techniques on biological samples and interpret results.
7. Perform laboratory techniques used in biological science.

核心课程能力

The 核心课程能力 listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, 不管你的学习计划是什么. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:

1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
3. 合作实现共同的目标.
4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

建议的毕业途径

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