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Program Overview
MCC’s Life Science degree provides a foundation in the biological and chemical sciences. The degree will prepare students for transfer, while providing a context in which lessons directly translate to industry standards. A degree in Life Science is the beginning of a path that leads to a wide range of employment opportunities in the biological sciences in business and industry, hospitals, universities and government positions.
Program Goals & Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Apply biological and/or chemical principles practically in both academic and career settings.
- Communicate effectively using life science terminology in an appropriate manner, both verbally and written.
- Align coursework with 4-year degree concentrations for continuing degrees
- Understand and apply the scientific method in research.
Degree Program - First Year
Fall Semester
Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
1
0
1
ENGL110XM or ENGL110M
+
4
0
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
Math Elective
+
4
0
4
Sub-Total Credits
15
6
17
Spring Semester
Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
3
3
4
3
3
4
Math Elective
+
4
0
4
Sub-Total Credits
14
6
16
Degree Program - Second Year
Fall Semester
Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
3
3
4
3
3
4
Math/Science Elective
+
3
-
4
0
-
3
4
Humanities or Fine Arts Elective
+
3
0
3
Sub-Total Credits
12-13
6-9
15
Spring Semester
Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
Math/Science Elective
+
3
-
4
0
-
3
4
Social Science Elective (3 credits)
+
3
0
3
Open Elective (3 credits)
+
3
0
3
Sub-Total Credits
12-13
3-6
14
Total Credits
62