Biological Sciences (A.S.)

Program Overview

The Associate of Science in Biological Sciences program at UNH Manchester provides a solid foundation in biology principles, equipping students with laboratory skills, critical thinking abilities, and scientific communication proficiency. It prepares graduates for careers in life sciences, including biology, biotechnology, and environmental conservation, or further studies in baccalaureate programs.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Associate of Science in Biological Sciences program at UNH Manchester is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the fundamental principles, concepts, and theories of biology.
The program is suitable for students interested in pursuing careers in life sciences, including biology, biotechnology, microbiology, zoology, wildlife management, environmental conservation, biochemistry, and animal sciences.
• Objectives: The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to:
• Understand the fundamentals of basic biological principles, concepts, and theories.
• Evaluate, apply, and synthesize biological information and ideas.
• Perform basic biology and chemistry laboratory skills and use common laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Communicate technical information related to biological sciences in written and oral formats.
• Analyze and evaluate primary research literature involving biological sciences.
• Apply the scientific method, including formulating hypotheses, designing and conducting experiments, interpreting data, and drawing conclusions.
• Gather, analyze, organize, evaluate, and present scientific data using technology.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Prepare for entry-level employment or admission to baccalaureate programs in their chosen area.

Outline:

Biology Track:

First Year

• Fall: First Year Seminar, First-Year Writing, Principles of Biology I, General Chemistry I, Discovery Course
• Spring: Calculus I, Principles of Biology II, General Chemistry II, Discovery Course

Second Year

• Fall: Statistics in Psychology, Organic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Ecology, Humanities I or Humanities II
• Spring: General Biochemistry, General Biochemistry Lab, General Microbiology, General Microbiology Laboratory, Principles of Genetics, Discovery Course

Microbiology Track:

First Year

• Fall: First Year Seminar, First-Year Writing, Principles of Biology I, General Chemistry I, Discovery Course
• Spring: Calculus I, Principles of Biology II, General Chemistry II, Discovery Course

Second Year

• Fall: Statistics in Psychology, Organic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Humanities I or Humanities II, Discovery Course

Careers:

• The program prepares students for employment opportunities in various sectors, including:
• Education
• Food, water, wastewater, and other industrial laboratories
• Clinical laboratories
• Biotechnology
• Environmental research and monitoring
• Health careers