Dr. Maya Carter
Professor Maya Carter has 10 years of experience in teaching scientific research methodologies.
Teaches: Biology for Health Careers, Genetics in Society, Principles of Biology I, Contemporary Biology
Program V1
Why Biology?
Biology is the study of living things at every level, from cells to the biosphere. At Heartland, you can explore evolution, anatomy and physiology, genetics, and the connections between plants, animals, and society.
Exciting things are happening in biology at Heartland:
- Intro biology courses transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
- Practical, hands-on instruction in top-notch facilities.
- Greenhouse and zoology lab time to work directly with plants and animals.
- Dual credit agreements with local high schools.
Program Details
Associate in Science - Biology
- Format
- On Campus, Online, Hybrid
- In-District Tuition
- $169/credit hour
- Out-of-District Tuition
- $337/credit hour
- What Will You Study?
- View What Will You Study?
- Plan of Study
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- Average Time to Complete
- 2 years
- Financial Options
- Financial Aid is available.
Program Options
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Professor Alan Ruiz
Specializes in ecology and field research with community-based conservation projects.
Dr. Simone Lee
Molecular biologist focusing on genetics and undergraduate research mentorship.
What Will You Study in the Biology Program?
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| Communication | |
|---|---|
| Course | Hours |
| COMM 101 - Introduction to Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 101 - Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 102 - Multimodal Composition | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours |
9 |
Humanities & Fine Arts
| Humanities & Fine Arts | |
|---|---|
| Course | Hours |
| Any IAI Humanities |
3 |
| Any IAI Fine Arts |
3 |
| Any IAI Humanities or Fine Arts |
3 |
| Total Credit Hours |
9 |
Mathematics
| Mathematics | |
|---|---|
| Course | Hours |
| Any IAI Math |
3 |
| Math IAI Course, Math 271 or Math 272; one additional IAI Math, Linear Algebra, or Differential Equations |
3 |
| Total Credit Hours |
6 |
Social & Behavioral Sciences
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | |
|---|---|
| Course | Hours |
| 3 IAI Social & Behavioral Science from at least 2 disciplines |
3 each |
| Total Credit Hours (from at least two disciplines) |
9 |
Life & Physical Sciences
| Life & Physical Sciences | |
|---|---|
| Course | Hours |
| Any IAI Life Science |
3-4 |
| Any IAI Physical Science |
3-4 |
| One additional IAI Life or Physical Science, General Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry I/II, or Fluids & Thermal Physics |
3-4 |
| At least one science course must include a lab component |
Varies |
| Total Credit Hours |
10 |
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