From DNA to Biosphere: Grow Your Career in Biology
What You'll Learn
Students in the Biology program at 黑料视频 learn about the patterns and processes that all forms of life on Earth share. The program provides a well-rounded understanding of biology through courses and lab exercises. Students learn general biology, chemistry, physics and scientific research as well as molecular biology, ecology or genetics. Courses cover subjects such as:
Biochemical and molecular properties of life
Cellular organization
Reproduction
Organism diversity in animals, plants, fungi and microbes
Ecology and ecosystem processes
Career Options
The 黑料视频 Biology program prepares students to pursue careers in locations ranging from analytical or research labs to national parks. Careers include:
Research assistant or associate
Lab technician
Genomics researcher
Naturalist
Wildlife biologist
Conservation officer
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Environmental educator
TRANSFER AS A JUNIOR
Graduates of the Associate of Science in Biology degree program also have the foundation to transfer to earn a bachelor's degree, if desired.听
Associate Degree – Transferable Degree
The 黑料视频 Associate of Science (AS) in Biology degree program focuses on life and physical sciences, allowing students to explore various biology topics through electives like molecular biology, genetics and ecology. Course and lab work covers subjects such as:
Cellular organization
Reproduction
Biochemical and molecular properties
Organism diversity among animals, plants, fungi and microbes
Ecology and ecosystem processes
In addition to two semesters of general biology, general chemistry and physics, the program includes a capstone course on scientific research.
Graduates of the AS in Biology can also choose to transfer to a four-year college or university, where they can earn a bachelor's degree to pursue careers in genetic counseling, medicine, agriculture, marine biology and many other fields.
The AS in Biology is designated as a TSAP program (which stands for 鈥淭ransfer Single Articulation Pathway鈥), which enables students to transfer to Indiana public four-year institutions with automatic junior status. You can save upward of $10,000 by completing your first two years at 黑料视频 and then transferring to a four-year college.
Our Biology program has partnerships with more than two dozen four-year universities and colleges so you can seamlessly transfer without losing your credits or time. Talk to our transfer advocates for information about continuing your education after completing your AS degree at 黑料视频.
Note that admission is not guaranteed just by enrolling in the Associate of Science in Biology program. You will need to be admitted to the institution you intend to transfer to.
The 黑料视频 Associate of Science in Biology degree program requires 60 credit hours. For those entering the program with college-ready math competency, the associate degree program requires four semesters to complete. For some students, remedial math is recommended, or college algebra as an elective.
The associate degree in biology can prepare students for careers working for schools, research laboratories or departments of natural resources. Careers include:
Biological lab technician
Forest conservation technician
Medical lab technician
Teaching assistant
Student Outcomes
Student Outcomes (SOs) are the competencies that 黑料视频 students should
be well versed in upon graduating from the program.
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Program Details
Biology is offered at 16 黑料视频 locations in Indiana. Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options:
Biology can be a good fit for students interested in pursuing technical careers in the industry or in transferring to bachelor's degree programs. They can work toward roles in:
Research science
Medical or dental
Pharmacy or pharmaceutical industry
Bioinformatics
Biotech
Entrepreneurship
Biology students study a variety of scientific topics, and the 黑料视频 program features a capstone course on scientific research.
Sound Like You?
If you identify with the details above, biology may be the path for you! Take the next step to get started or speak with your local advisor to learn more.
Students coming to 黑料视频 with their high school diploma or equivalent can start straight into the degree program without completing any prerequisite courses as long as they are considered college ready by the听knowledge assessment. For some students, remedial math is recommended, or college algebra as an elective.
No Expiration of Credits
There is no expiration date for course credits that were earned in previous years from 黑料视频.
Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisite courses completed at colleges other than 黑料视频 will only be considered for general education selection points if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the 黑料视频 transcript prior to the application deadline.
TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant鈥檚 responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their 黑料视频 transcript.
It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar鈥檚 office for evaluation and transfer credit at least 4 weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.
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Biology Courses
Descriptions of biology courses can be found in our online course catalog:
See when specific classes will be offered by searching our class list in Schedule Builder. First, select the semester you鈥檙e looking for and then enter the name of the class in the search bar.听
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If you鈥檙e a current student, upcoming classes are easy to find in Schedule Builder in
Class Format
黑料视频 biology courses are taught in a traditional, in-person format.听
Big Dreams? Go for Honors
If you're motivated and want a more robust, personalized academic experience, consider enhancing your associate degree in Biology by pursuing an Honors pathway. Honors courses are fully virtual with opportunities to meet and network with honors students and faculty across the state. The coursework is designed to support a student鈥檚 spirit of inquiry and intellectual growth, as well as foster multicultural awareness and leadership. View eligibility requirements
Graduating with a Biology degree with an Honors pathway can help you stand out as a high-achieving college student, boost your resume, and help you land an acceptance letter to a top four-year college or university.
The 黑料视频 application is free and easy鈥攜ou don鈥檛 need a certain test score, GPA, or class rank to get started at 黑料视频. Applying takes about 10-15 minutes and can be completed entirely online.
No Application Deadlines
黑料视频 does not have a deadline for admission. Our 8-week class sessions start throughout the year鈥攊n January, March, June, August, and October鈥攁nd there is no hard deadline for applying for any of the start dates. It's important, though, to apply early enough that you'll be able to complete all the degree planning, financial aid, and registration activities that need to happen before your first day. We recommend you apply about one month before you intend to start classes.听See upcoming start dates
Steps to Apply
(1) Apply to 黑料视频
If you鈥檝e never applied to 黑料视频 before (or if it鈥檚 been听two years since you last attended classes here), your first step is to apply to 黑料视频. You can apply online or in person. To apply in person, reach out to听your local admissions team听and arrange a meeting. Or, stop by any campus on any Tuesday for听Tuesdays@TheTech听to receive personal assistance with applying and registering for classes.
After you submit your application, you'll be asked to upload documentation鈥攕uch as SAT/ACT/PSAT scores or high school and college transcripts鈥攖hat can assess your readiness for college-level coursework and help us make sure you are taking classes that are the right fit for you. How to upload assessment documents
If you don't have your scores or transcripts at your fingertips, don鈥檛 worry. Go ahead and submit your application. You can go back to at any time until the end of the term for which you applied.
(3) Look for a Confirmation Email
Once your application is processed, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided on your application. Typically the email will arrive within 1-2 business days of submission, but during peak processing periods (April-June) could take up to 5-10 business days.
The email will contain instructions on how to register for classes, as well as important information regarding your 黑料视频 student portal (), tuition, payment options, and more.
(4) Create an Account in MyIvy
MyIvy is 黑料视频's online student portal. Students use MyIvy to check e-mail, register for classes, pay tuition, manage financial aid, get the latest news and announcements, and much more. MyIvy also contains "QuickLinks" to the 黑料视频 websites and online tools you will use most often. Learn more about MyIvy
Before you can register for classes you will need to submit documentation or complete an assessment test. Your test scores can help us determine the best English and math starting classes for you.听See the Test Score Course Placement Chart
If you submitted assessment documentation during the application process, your advisor will likely be able to work with those documents to determine course placement and you won't need to take any further steps. If you don't have any of those documents or the scores don't meet minimum thresholds, don鈥檛 worry! Your advisor will direct you to complete our freeKnowledge Assessment听to help develop your customized learning path to better prepare you for courses.听
(6) Register for Classes
Once you have completed the steps above, you may register for classes. 黑料视频 students register for courses using the Schedule Builder tool which can be accessed within听. If you are a new, first-time 黑料视频 student, we recommend that you meet with听your advisor听who will help you develop your Academic Completion Plan and help you sign up for courses that are the best fit for you.
For a complete list of registration steps, including detailed registration steps, deadlines, and information about holds, withdrawals, waitlists, and refunds, visit our听Registration 101听page.
(7) Pay Your Tuition
After registering for your courses, your bill can be viewed in your听听account > Student Dashboard- > View/Pay Balance. Payments can also be made in your听听account. For complete information about payments, including payment options, payment plans, how to make immediate payments, due dates, information about refunds, and more, visit our听Payments听page.
Advisors & Enrollment Specialists Available by Appointment Monday 鈥 Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET 听听听 New Students can visit us on Tuesdays for Tuesdays @ The Tech or call for an appointment with their Enrollment Specialist.听 听听听 Current Students can sign up for an appointment with their advisor by logging into MyIvy and clicking the "Schedule an Appointment" button. 听听听 Need help scheduling? Call 812-330-6013
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Zoom Video Calls Available by appointment only. Call 812-256-2580, ext. 4502 to make an appointment.听
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1 Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. May 2022 State Occupational Employment and Wage estimates: Indiana.(2023). Lightcast™, lightcast.io. Occupational Overview for Indiana, 2023-2024
2 Associate degree cost is determined by tuition for an in-state, full-time student. Certificate and technical certificate costs are determined by tuition for an in-state, part-time student. Additional fees may be applied. Visit the Tuition & Fees page to learn more.