Biology (Science and Mathematics) AS

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Spotlight on Students and Alumni

Our Biology students and alumni are enthusiastic about their experiences at HCCC. Continue reading to see what one of them has to say

At HCCC, you are guaranteed to find a support system consisting of people who will motivate, guide, and push you to be your best self. For me, it was Professor Matari who introduced me to the world of Biology.

Obaida Omar

Biology AS Graduate, 2020

Obaida believes HCCC is an eye-opening college experience that places students on a successful path toward their field. For Obaida, the Biology program at HCCC sparked a desire to pursue a promising career in medicine.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Biology A.S. Program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and application of broad-based concepts in biology.
2. Identify and classify biodiversity and natural resources and describe the effects of humans on these resources.
3. Apply the scientific method to generate and test hypotheses by conceiving and performing experiments in broad-based concepts in biology.
4. Evaluate and interpret quantitative data using the scientific method.
5. Communicate knowledge and apply understanding of basic biological principles both in writing and in oral presentation.
6. Describe living systems, including their nature, organization and evolution.
7. Describe how human activities affect the living world and the physical environment.
8. Describe the flow of energy and matter within and among organisms.
9. Explain the basic human inheritance, cell cycle, DNA structure and replication.
10. Evaluate information by discriminating between science and non-science.
11. Practice safety and proper techniques in the laboratory such as DNA extraction, western, southern and northern blotting, Gel electrophoresis.

We look forward to helping you achieve your goals. Use one of the links below to start your journey at HCCC!

 

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Contact Information

Dr. Abdallah Matari 
Coordinator
263 Academy Street, Room S504
Jersey City, NJ 07306 
(201) 360-4296
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School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
263 Academy Street, Room S204
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-4265
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