Biology Transfer - BIOL.AS - Springfield Technical Community College

Biology Transfer - BIOL.AS

Biology is the branch of science dealing with the study of living organisms. It is concerned with the characteristics, classification and behavior of organisms, how species came into existence, and the interactions they have with each other and the natural environment.

Springfield Technical Community College offers several biology transfer programs from which its graduates are well-qualified to enter the junior year of a biology major, pre-med major, pre-vet major, pre-dental major, or a pharmacy major. Students are advised by biology faculty members who will guide them in course selections to meet the requirements of the various colleges and universities to which the students may apply.

Students interested in pursuing higher education in the field of biology should follow the prescribed curriculum below. This curriculum meets the requirements for the MassTransfer A2B Pathway in Biology. Students who cannot meet all the requirements for the degree of Engineering and Science Transfer may consider the option of an Associate degree in General Studies, while pursuing the goal of transferring to a four-year college to continue studies in the biological sciences.

Upon the successful completion of requirements for this program, the degree of Associate in Science in Engineering and Science Transfer will be awarded.

Program Goals

Graduates of this program:

Are qualified to transfer to a 4-year engineering or science-based curriculum.
Are prepared to complete their Baccalaureate Degree in two additional years.
Have developed critical thinking skills.
Have developed mathematical methods of problem-solving.
Can communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Can conduct research from a variety of sources.
Are computer literate.

Program Personnel

Name	Title	Office	Phone	Email
Holly Brinkmann	Associate Professor	02/529	413-755-5209	HBrinkmann@stcc.edu
Austin Burt	Professor	02/525	413-755-4671	atburt@stcc.edu
Gail Foss	Laboratory Technician II	02/522	413-755-5334	gfoss@stcc.edu
Natalie Brewer	Laboratory Technician II	02/522	413-755-4659	nebrewer@stcc.edu
Joseph Maciaszek	Professor/Department Chair	02/532	413-755-4717	jwmaciaszek@stcc.edu
Kenneth Petit	Professor	02/528	413-755-4589	kepetit@stcc.edu
Brandon Poe	Professor	02/531	413-755-4590	bhpoe@stcc.edu
Lisa Rapp	Professor	02/533	413-755-5254	lrapp@stcc.edu
Monica Strzempko	Professor	02/530	413-755-5605	mstrzempko@stcc.edu
Kelson Ettienne-Modeste	Associate Professor	02/515	413-755-4615	kjettienn-modeste@stcc.edu
Reena Randhir	Associate Professor	02/527	413-755-4618	rrandhir@stcc.edu

Biology Transfer - BIOL.AS

Program Goals

(BIOL.AS) Curriculum

Semester 1

Select one:

Total: 15 credits

Semester 2

Total: 14 credits

Semester 3

Select one major elective:

Total: 14 credits

Semester 4

Select one major elective:

Total: 17 credits

Total (BIOL.AS) Curriculum Program Credits: 60

Notes:

Program Personnel