Associate in Science (AS) – Biology
Biology is the natural science concerned with the study of all living organisms, their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution. GTCC offers the first two years of biology courses for students who want to major or minor in biology for a baccalaureate program, core science option for students seeking an Associate in Science (A.S.), or equivalent degrees in such areas as health care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You will need to follow the general enrollment process for GTCC. During the advising process you will have the opportunity to indicate your desire to study within this curriculum. Your advisor will help you sign up for the specific courses you need.
Jennifer Boalick
Associate Professor
(336) 334-4822, ext. 50137
jmboalick@gtcc.edu
Jeremy Creech
Instructor
(336) 334-4822, ext. 50120
jdcreech@gtcc.edu
Heather Cutler
Instructor
(336) 334-4822, ext. 50686
hecutler@gtcc.edu
William "Joey" Hannon
Instructor
(336) 334-4822, ext. 55076
wjhannon@gtcc.edu
Kristen Johnson
Associate Professor
(336) 334-4822, ext. 50138
kljohnson1@gtcc.edu
Jameson McCann, Ph.D.
Professor
(336) 334-4822, ext. 50357
jamccann@gtcc.edu
Justin Rawley
Instructor
(336) 334-4822, ext. 50095
jbrawley@gtcc.edu
Cara Ray
Instructor
(336) 334-4822, ext. 50306
clray1@gtcc.edu
Valerie Thomas
Assistant Professor
(336) 334-4822, ext. 50340
vathomas1@gtcc.edu
Jason Whiteside
Instructor
(336) 334-4822, ext. 50350
jrwhiteside@gtcc.edu
Ana Winterich-DiMaria
Instructor
(336) 334-4822, ext. 50559
adimaria@gtcc.edu
Yes, Financial aid is available if you qualify. Please visit the Financial Aid web page or contact the Financial Aid office at 336-334-4822. Select option 3.
If you meet the admission requirements for GTCC, you also qualify for admission into the biology program.
A biology degree can lead to career paths in medicine, research, agricultural science, forensic science, biotechnology, environmental science, and teaching.
A degree in biology is excellent preparation for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers, which include some of the fastest growing and highest paying occupations.
You should take available high school courses in mathematics, chemistry, biology, and physics.
You need to enroll in BIO 111 your first semester.
All biology courses will transfer to four-year institutions within North Carolina according to the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).
GTCC has smaller class sizes, which will allow you to receive more one-on-one instruction from faculty. Course offerings at GTCC are also more economical than at four-year schools.
You must have an 80 or better in DRE 098 (Developmental Reading and English), or you have placed/scored out of DRE 098.