Biology (ASC)
Stark State’s associate degree in biology provides a strong foundation in core biological sciences—such as microbiology, genetics, ecology, and molecular biology—along with hands-on lab experience and small class sizes. It’s designed for easy transfer to a four-year university, preparing students for bachelor’s programs and careers in fields like research, environmental science, healthcare, and education.
Courses
- BIO 141 — General Biology I
- BIO 142 — General Biology II
- BIO 200 — Ecology
- BIO 221 — Principles of Microbiology
- BIO 241 — General Genetics
- BIO 242 — Cell and Molecular Biology
- BUS 122 — Basic Economics
- CHM 105 — Introduction to Forensic Science
- CHM 141 — General Chemistry I
- CHM 142 — General Chemistry II
- CHM 205 — Forensic Chemistry
- CHM 241 — Organic Chemistry I
- CHM 242 — Organic Chemistry II
- CHM 243 — Biochemistry I
- COM 121 — Effective Speaking
- COM 122 — Interpersonal Communication
- ENG 124 — College Composition
- ENG 221 — Technical Report Writing
- ENG 231 — College Composition II
- ENG 233 — British Literature: Medieval to 1785
- ENG 234 — British Literature: 1785 to Present
- ENG 235 — Introduction to Shakespeare
- ENG 236 — American Literature: Colonial to 1865
- ENG 237 — American Literature: 1865 to Present
- ENG 239 — Film Appreciation
- ENG 240 — Women's Literature
- ENG 241 — Major Modern Writers
- HIS 121 — United States History I to 1877
- HIS 122 — United States History II from 1877
- HIS 221 — World Civilization to 17th Century
- HIS 222 — World Civilization from 17th Century
- MTH 124 — Statistics
- MTH 125 — College Algebra
- MTH 130 — Trigonometry
- MTH 135 — Precalculus
- MTH 223 — Analytical Geometry and Calculus I
- PHL 122 — Ethics
- PHY 121 — College Physics I with Algebra
- PHY 122 — College Physics II with Algebra
- PSY 121 — General Psychology
- SCI 271 — Special Topics in Science I
- SCI 272 — Special Topics in Science II
- SCI 273 — Special Topics In Science III
- SOC 121 — Sociology
- SOC 225 — Diversity in American Society
- SSC 101 — Student Success Seminar
- SSC 201 — Study Away: Experiential Learning