Biological Science - Northampton County Area Community College

Biological Science from Northampton County Area Community College is a Campus Associate Biology degree that prepares you for a Science career. Program Narrative Are you interested in pursuing a bachelor\\\'s degree in Biological Science? Are your career goals in the areas of medicine or scientific research? Northampton\\\'s Biological Science program is an affordable way to start. With a curriculum that parallels the first two years of most four-year programs, NCC can save you thousands of dollars on your undergraduate degree. NCC\\\'s program can be customized to prepare you for the range of majors and fields that are based in biological sciences, including environmental sciences, genetics, molecular biology and more. By working closely with an advisor, you can choose the right electives, and stay on track with the requirements of the transfer college of your choice. Program Features Northampton has dual admissions agreements with a variety of colleges. These arrangements enable you to have admission to Northampton and the four-year institution you select. You will receive close advising, and, based on your performance, our agreements guarantee you easy transfer of credits. NCC also offers a transfer agreement with Pennsylvania State University-Berks/Lehigh Valley and State University of New York-College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry. Program Outcomes Graduates of the program will: Understand fundamental concepts of Biology, which characterize the various life science fields including Botany, Environmental Science, Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Biology and Zoology. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills necessary for sharing discipline-specific knowledge and communicating professionally. Conduct scientific inquiry and research on biological science topics as they relate to science, technology and society. Proficiently function in laboratory and field settings, using modern scientific instrumentation, including microscopes, measuring devices, and computer technology. Demonstrate understanding of the fundamentals of lab safety, to ensure both personal and environmental safety. Understand the use of the scientific method, interpretation of scientific data, and scientific literature. Be prepared to transfer to a four-year Bachelor\\\'s Program or a pre-med, pre-vet, or other pre-professional program. View more details on Northampton County Area Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Biology courses.