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General | Majors Biology | Anatomy & Physiology | Microbiology

A Tech Supported class is a synchronous class that is online. Online lectures and labs at specific times.

Majors Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Botany, Life Science 1, Life Science 2, Zoology, Genetics, Integrated Biology and Biotechnology will all include a lecture and lab portion.

When you register for these classes, you will automatically be registered in both the lecture and lab portions.

As a courtesy to our students, the biology department lists the tentative teacher at the time the schedule is developed; usually 3 – 4 months prior to the opening registration date.

Due to demands for additional classes the department’s needs change and the department chair must alter instructors’ schedules to meet those changes. When possible, the department will notify academic advisors of those changes.

Depending on your major or degree plan it may be advantageous to take more than one science class per semester. However, remember the demands of time for each science class and compare that to your overall semester load. This is definitely a topic to review with your academic advisor.

Please review your degree plan as to what other science classes may be substituted or are required. For example, if Anatomy and Physiology is not open at a time you can fit in your schedule, register for Microbiology.

For most Allied Health Majors both of these classes are required. If you are required to take a Chemistry, Physics or Math class you may elect to take more than one of these and then take your science class in subsequent semesters.

Genetics and Zoology are only offered in the fall semester and Botany is only offered in the spring. The demand for these classes is minimal and the instructor’s availability will determine when these are being offered. Also, spring semester is the optimal time of year for the Botany course.

If you are a Science Major at AC you will need to take two science courses each semester in order to be able to graduate in two years. It is ideal to start taking science classes during your very first semester otherwise, your final year at AC will be all Science classes. 

Math is an integral component for Science Majors. It is often a pre requisite for courses once you transfer to a university. 

By delaying your science courses, you will be unable to complete your Associate Degree at AC in the recommended time.

The full-time faculty in the Biology Department are available as advisors for all Biology Majors. Faculty will be able to advise you on courses and/or requirements to meet the individual scientific or allied health programs you are interested in.

Biology I (1406) is a prerequisite for Biology II and required for all Science Majors. Biology Students or those who wish to enter a medical or allied health program (Nursing, Pre-med, Pre-pharmacy, Pre-dental, etc.) will need to take Biology 1406. This course will transfer to a 4-year institution as one of your basic biology requirements.

Biology I (1408) is a Non-Science Majors biology course that will meet the needs/requirements of those students who are not Science or Allied Health Majors. It provides a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function and reproduction.

The current pre-requisite for A&P I (BIOL 2401) is a minimum grade of C in RDNG 0331 or on a state approved test that indicates college reading skills.  However, due to course demands all students registering for 2401 should have basic biology skills including but not limited to cell biology, understanding the scientific method and basic chemistry.

The pre-requisite for A&PII (BIOL 2402) is A&P I (BIOL 2401).

No, you must take A&P I prior to taking A&P II.

Again, some students who have a strong science background are able to take A&P I and II during the same semester. However, unless you are not taking a full load of classes and you have both the time available and a strong science background, we do not recommend that you do this.

The Biology Department does not maintain an official waiting list for any closed classes.

The department chair will constantly monitor the number of classes that are closed (full). If the demand warrants, the department chair may open additional sections for A&P. However, please do not continually contact individual instructors to override a closed section.

A class maximum has been established to provide a safe (OSHA regulations) and inter- personal educational environment.

Students frequently drop classes or may be purged from classes for non-payment prior to the start of a semester, thus we advise that you constantly check on ACConnect to see if an opening may occur in a closed class.

BIOL 2420, Microbiology for Non-Science Majors, is intended for students planning to enter allied health programs (nursing, dental hygiene, and so forth). The only prerequisite is college level reading.

BIOL 2421, Microbiology for Science Majors, is intended for student planning to transfer to a four-year college and pursue a Bachelor's degree in Biology.  This includes pre-medical, pre-dental and pre-veterinary students. 

Principles of Chemistry (CHEM 1311) and Majors Biology (BIOL 1406, 1407) are prerequisites for this course.