Biology is the study of life. Molecular, cellular, and ecological discoveries form the basis of biology and are applied to the associations that exist among living organisms, including human evolution. COCC Coursework includes Principles of Biology, Biology of Plants, Biology of Animals, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, as well as supplemental chemistry and mathematics classes.
Career Opportunities in Biology
Careers in the health care and pre-professional studies in dentistry, medicine, optometry, medical technology, podiatry, veterinary medicine, ecology, marine biology, and genetics are all possibilities for biology students.
See a suggested course of study for students interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in biology.