Biology

Whether you’re curious about how the human body works or more interested in other life forms, studying biology can open up new worlds of curiosities and career options.

Biology classes at MCC explore the fundamentals of living organisms, helping you to better understand yourself and the world around you. The instructors, course materials, and interactive projects found in our biology curriculum offer you an opportunity to discover the complexity of biological systems, develop your critical thinking skills, and change how you see the natural world and your place in it.

Careers in biology cover a wide range of interests and require a variety of educational levels from associate to doctoral degrees.

Contact (815) 455-8750 with specific questions about this program.

Transfer Pathways are for students who plan to continue their education at a four-year college or university to earn a bachelor’s degree. Students take courses toward an associate degree at MCC, then transfer credits to the college of their choice. It is important that students work closely with an MCC academic advisor and their transfer school to verify degree requirements.Students take courses toward an associate degree at MCC, then transfer credits to the college of their choice. It is important that students work closely with an MCC academic advisor and their transfer school to verify degree requirements. See Transfer Degree details

Sample Semester 1 14 Credit Hours

    COURSE LIST Course Ids: ENG-151#3 hrs,MAT-165#5 hrs,CHM-165#5 hrs,MCC-101#1 hr

Sample Semester 2 16 Credit Hours

    COURSE LIST Course Ids: ENG-152#3 hrs,PHY-280 | PHY-291 | CHM 166#4 to 5 hrs,Select a Social and Behavioral Science Course#3 hrs, Select a Humanities Course#3 hrs, Select an Elective#4-5 hrs

Sample Semester 3 15 Credit Hours

    COURSE LIST Course Ids: SPE-151#3 hrs,MAT-175#5 hrs,BIO-157#4 hrs,Select a Fine Arts Class#3 hrs

Sample Semester 4 15 Credit Hours

    COURSE LIST Course Ids: PHY-281 | CHM-265#4 to 5 hrs,Select a Social and Behavioral Science Course#3 hrs,BIO-158#3 hrs,Select an Elective#4-5 hrs

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