BA in Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution (71-84 credits)
Phone: 320.308.2039
Email: biology@maricopa.edu
Website: https://www.gatewaycc.edu/biology
Description
The Department of Chemistry, in conjunction with the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BCMB) in the Division of the Biological Sciences, offers a BS degree in Biological Chemistry. The program is designed to prepare students to enter a variety of interdisciplinary fields in biochemical and biophysical sciences. Undergraduate research is strongly encouraged. By combining resources of both departments, students in this program are given the opportunity to study chemistry and physics of macromolecules, mechanisms of actions of enzymes and hormones, molecular and cellular biology, biotechnology, and other related fields.
Learning Outcomes
Students will understand the core concepts of Biological Chemistry:
Evolution
Cellular Structure & Function
Information Transfer & Gene Expression
Energy Transformation
Systems & Organismal Biology
Students will apply the process of science through observation, experimentation and hypothesis testing.
Students will be able to use quantitative reasoning in the analysis of dynamic biological systems
Students will use bioinformatics and databases to study biological processes.
Students will understand and practice the ethics surrounding scientific research.
Career Outcomes
Successful completion of the Biology program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated National annual median wages in the United States in 2020. Some occupations may require additional education or training.
CAREER | ANNUAL SALARY | 4-YEAR EMPLOYMENT GROWTH |
---|---|---|
Dentist | $166,294 | 11.2% Increase |
Biological Technician | $34,850 | 16.0% Increase |
Optometrist | $124,630 | 13.4% Increase |
Pharmacist | $126,675 | 8.2% Increase |
Physician Assistant | $108,026 | 34.1% Increase |
Podiatrist | $116,191 | 8.1% Increase |
Veterinarian | $94,738 | 27.9% Increase |
* Career and wage information provided by Emsi using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Emsi’s proprietary analytical processes. Emsi’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed.
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Sample Course Plan
FRESHMAN YEAR | CREDITS | |
---|---|---|
FALL | SPRING | |
BCH 194 - Seminar/Workshop | 1 |
|
Please take one of the following: | 4 |
|
CHMY 141 - College Chemistry I | ||
STAT 216Q - Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
|
University Core and Electives | 7 |
|
Please take one of the following: |
| 4 |
CHMY 143 - College Chemistry II | ||
| 4 | |
PHSX 205 - College Physics I |
| 4 |
University Core and Electives |
| 3 |
Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR | CREDITS | |
FALL | SPRING | |
Please take one of the following: | 4 |
|
CHMY 321 - Organic Chemistry I | ||
Please take one of the following: | ||
PHSX 207 - College Physics II | 4 |
|
University Core and Electives | 6 |
|
BCH 294 - Seminar/Workshop |
| 1 |
BIOB 260 - Cellular and Molecular Biology |
| 4 |
CHMY 311 - Fundamental Analytical Chem6 |
| 4 |
Please take one of the following: |
| 4 |
CHMY 323 - Organic Chemistry II | ||
University Core and Electives |
| 3 |
Year Total: | 14 | 16 |
JUNIOR YEAR | CREDITS | |
FALL | SPRING | |
Please take one of the following sequences: | 5-7 |
|
CHMY 361 - Elements of Physical Chemistry | ||
OR | ||
CHMY 371 - Physical Chemistry-Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy I | ||
BCH 394 - Seminar/Workshop | 1 |
|
BCH 441 - Biochemistry of Macromolecules | 3 |
|
BCH 490R - Undergraduate Research | 3 |
|
Physical and Biological Science Electives | 3 |
|
CHMY 490R - Undergraduate Research |
| 3 |
BCH 442 - Metabolic Regulation |
| 3 |
BCH 444R - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Methods |
| 3 |
Physical and Biological Science Electives |
| 3 |
University Core and Electives |
| 3 |
Year Total: | 15-17 | 15 |
SENIOR YEAR | CREDITS | |
FALL | SPRING | |
Physical and Biological Science Electives | 6 |
|
University Core and Electives | 9 |
|
BCH 494 - Seminar/Workshop |
| 1 |
BCH 499 - Senior Thesis/Capstone |
| (1) |
Physical and Biological Science Electives |
| 6 |
University Core and Electives |
| 7 or 8 |
Year Total: | 15 | 14-15 |
Total Program Credits: | 120 |