Gary Shupe
Interim Department Chair
A017
217-641-4505
GShupe@jwcc.edu
Sharon Bringer
Natural Science Instructor
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217-641-4587
SBringer@jwcc.edu
Chris Kaelke
Natural Science Instructor
A017
217-641-4556
CKaelke@jwcc.edu
Paula Edgar
Science Laboratory Instructor
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217-641-4555
Edgar@jwcc.edu
Kelly Larson
Natural Science Instructor
A017
217-641-4581
KLarson@jwcc.edu
Mark Moore
Chemistry/Physics Instructor
A017
217-641-4554
Moore@jwcc.edu
Ivan Paul
Natural Science Instructor
A017
217-641-4553
Biological Sciences
Scientists
study all aspects of living organisms, emphasizing the relationship of
animals and plants to their environment. Many scientists enter the field of
research and development, while others teach in college or university
settings.
The curriculum for the associate in science degree with an emphasis in the
biological sciences is designed to prepare the student with a broad
background in biology. Biology is the scientific study of all living
organisms. Students transferring to a four year institution may specialize
further in any one of the following areas: anatomical sciences,
bioengineering, biology, biophysics, botany, ecology, ethology and
evolution, genetics and developmental biology, microbiology, physiology or
zoology.
Suggested Area of Concentration Courses
| BIO Elective | 4 |
| BIO 111 General Botany | 4 |
| BIO 215 General Ornithology | 4 |
| BIO 221 General Zoology | 4 |
| BIO 293 Microbiology | 4 |
| CHM 103 Principles of Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 104 Principles of Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM 201 Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 202 Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHY 103 Fundamentals of Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 104 Fundamentals of Physics II | 4 |
Use the suggestions above to complete the general suggested model for the AA/AS degree for a full-time student. The minimum total number of credit hours required for
the AA or AS degree is 64.