Programs
Biological Sciences
Welcome to our biological sciences program. A degree in biological sciences may lead to such jobs as wildlife management, fishery biologist or biological research scientist. Let us prepare you for a rewarding career in biological sciences. Explore our site to discover how we can help you achieve your goals.
Associate in Science Degree
Biological Sciences
A degree in Biological Sciences may lead to such jobs as wildlife management, fishery biologist, and/or biological research scientist, just to name a few.
The curriculum below is designed to give the student a broad education in the biological sciences, especially teaching at the secondary level. A total of 64 hours is required for the Associate in Science Degree. At the university level, students may decide to specialize in zoology or botany after having had this sequence of courses.
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Courses
Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
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BIO 1101 | College Biology | 5 | |
ENGL 1101 | Rhetoric and Composition I | 3 | |
HEA 1101 | Health Education | 2 | |
Elective – Fine Arts | 3 | ||
Elective – Humanities | 3 | ||
Total | 16 | ||
Spring Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
BIO 1104 | College Biology II | 5 | |
ENGL 1102 | Rhetoric and Composition II | 3 | |
MATH 1121 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | 5 | |
Elective | 3 | ||
Total | 16 | ||
Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
CHE 1103 | Inorganic Chemistry | 5 | |
MATH 1111 | Statistics | 4 | |
ZOO 1101 | General Zoology | 4 | |
Elective – Social Science | 3 | ||
Total | 16 | ||
Spring Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
CHE 1104 | Inorganic Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis | 5 | |
COMM 1101 | Principles of Effective Speaking | 3 | |
BIO 1102 | Environmental Ecology | 4 | |
Elective – Social Science | 3 | ||
Elective |
Costs & How To Pay
Payments on student accounts must be made by the deadline included on the student statement.
- Fall: July 15
- Spring: December 15
- Summer: May 15
Students who do not make payments by this deadline may be dropped from their classes.
Program Outcomes
2. Demonstrate critical thinking skills needed to analyze information in a laboratory or clinical setting.
3. Demonstrate basic laboratory skills.
4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate understanding and analysis of biological concepts.
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Students who graduate with an Associate Degree can transfer their credits to a university and pursue a Bachelor's degree and beyond.
Articulation agreements - also known as Transfer Guides - document the pathway between RLC and the university. Historically, RLC has built articulation agreements with midwestern universities. However, students have worked with both institutions to build a pathway.
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Faculty & Staff
Biological Sciences is a part of the Arts & Sciences Division at Rend Lake College. It includes approximately 100 faculty members, 14 of whom are full-time. These faculty have expertise in areas of biological and physical sciences, math, early childhood, elementary and secondary education, business and health and P.E. The Division provides a solid background for students entering a pre-professional career.
Caroline Ragan
Professor Biology and Anatomy & Physiology
Emily Jones
Biological Sciences and Anatomy & Physiology Instructor | Arts & Sciences Division
Karla Duncan-Gunter
Biology Instructor | Arts & Sciences
Andrea Banach
Dean of Arts & Sciences Division
Faith Blair
Administrative Assistant | Arts & Sciences Division
Arts & Sciences Division
Phone: (618) 437-5321 ext. 1263
Email: ArtsSciences@rlc.edu
Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Arts & Sciences
Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Arts & Sciences