Don’t Cell Yourself Short, Take Biology at Cochise!
The Biology Associate of Science degree prepares students for transfer to a university program in biological sciences or health professions. To ensure seamless transfer, students must develop their specific program of study in close coordination with a Cochise College advisor.
Degree & Certificate Information
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate a working understanding of biological laboratory techniques including microscopy.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the processes of aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the steps of molecular genetics including the concept of the gene and its expression.
- Demonstrate an understanding of cellular biology.
- Explain biological evolution, including natural selection and speciation, and the rules of nomenclature.
- Demonstrate an understanding of ecological principles.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts of statistics, data collection, probability, and statistical testing as they relate to the biological sciences.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of physics.
Department Contacts
Dawn Nuetzel | S-SCI-1111
(520) 515-5477 | nuetzeld@cochise.edu
Douglas Campus Division Assistant
Marla Cardona | D-GEN-1100
(520) 417-4011 | cardonam@cochise.edu
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Biology Instructors
Charters, Kenneth
S-SCI-1116
(520) 515-5426
chartersk@cochise.edu
D-SCI-2101
(520) 417-4048
reedl@cochise.edu
S-SCI-1122
(520) 515-5436
durhamk@cochise.edu
S-SCI-1124
(520) 452-2623
colem@cochise.edu
S-SCI-1123
(520) 515-5476
richardb@cochise.edu
Program Information
Fall: August 21, 2023
Spring: January 16, 2024
Degree: 4 Semesters
Certificate: 2 Semesters
60-63 Credits
AS Biology Two Year Degree | |
Aproximate Program Cost* | $10,305 |
Tuition (60×91/credit) | $5,460 |
All fees from attached Tuition and fee schedule | $345 |
Books and supplies | $4,470 |
Scientific calculator | $30 |
* Approximate Program Cost based on the 2021-2022 academic year for In-State tuition, books and supplies, mandatory fees and out of pocket expenses required to complete program. Remedial courses not included. Tuition and fees are subject to change.