Events Online Ed. About Biology Biology is the study of all living things and their processes. These courses also provide a preparatory curriculum for transfer students already decided on a career in Biology or a related field. Students who complete the two-year curriculum receive an Associate of Science degree. Most biology courses require concurrent registration in an associated laboratory course.
Biological studies provide a foundation for many career fields.
Students interested in careers in agriculture, allied health fields, dentistry, ecology, environmental science, medicine, microbiology, nursing and wildlife management will need a strong biology background. The courses listed below are required at most four-year colleges granting a degree in biology. Students should consult the catalog of the college to which they plan to transfer in selecting specific courses.