JCCC’s Biology classes are transferable to most four-year schools and put you on the path to a career in medicine or allied health.
Biology helps us understand the living world and the interactions of species
Our world is growing and evolving, and it needs experts who understand how life functions from the microscopic level to the biome.
Biology sharpens your critical thinking and teamwork skills—two qualities employers seek out in potential employees regardless of job title. If you seek a career in medicine or allied health, biology is the first rung on the ladder to all your future studies.
When you study biology, you learn about the living world, including yourself. There are three main branches of biology—microbiology, botany, and zoology. At JCCC, you can pick from courses in each of these areas. From general zoology to human anatomy and physiology, a wide variety of biology courses is available.
Studying biology, you also learn essential life skills that help you succeed wherever you go, such as how to:
- Process large chunks of information
- Assess your personal observations and perspective objectively
- Constructively respond to criticism
Learn Biology through interactive experiences at JCCC
Every JCCC Biology class is taught by a professor well-versed in the subject — no graduate assistants or teaching assistants here! You will get the attention you deserve in our small classes. You can ask questions, work with your classmates, participate in classroom discussions and get personalized feedback. Get hands-on involvement in state-of-the-art classrooms and labs with the same equipment used by doctors and researchers.
Experienced students can craft an Independent Study project in BIOL 291. This directed, structured learning experience extends your learning to include in-depth study and focus directed and supervised by a faculty member.
Biology propels your future studies
Interested in a career in medicine or allied health —like dental hygiene, athletic training, radiation therapy and more? Studying biology is the first rung on the ladder to all your future studies.
Biology is also a great elective to add to another course of study. The critical thinking and research skills you learn in JCCC Biology courses are valuable. They apply to a variety of majors and careers, including law, medicine, journalism, research, healthcare, environmental studies, and public health.
Many JCCC’s Biology courses —including Human Anatomy, Biology of Organisms, Human Physiology, and Microbiology —are approved to seamlessly transfer most four-year schools, which makes starting your Biology studies at JCCC affordable. The variety of Biology courses offered at JCCC means you can explore what areas really interest you.
JCCC Transfer Information and Services has information on transferring your JCCC credits to another school. Make an appointment with an academic counselor to explore your options.
Stuck on Biology homework? Not a problem!
The JCCC Academic Resource Center offers free tutoring in almost any subject. Find help and resources in LIB first floor.
Contact info
Gwen Wright, Chair
Phone: 913-469-8500, ext. 3393
Location: SCI 110B
Email: gwrigh17@jccc.edu