Biological Sciences | Rend Lake College
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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.

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Courses
Fall Semester Cr. Hrs.
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

Tuition & Fees at RLC

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.

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Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrate understanding of basic biological principles

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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Career Connection

This video is from our Agriculture, Food & Natural Resource Career Cluster. You'll meet Dawn Kovarik, a Natural Resource Specialist with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers - Rend Lake, whose career path has evolved over 38 years, encompassing roles such as contract inspector, boundary line maintenance surveyor, campground visitor assistant, and operating the Rend Lake Visitor Center. You'll also meet Cailah Heinrich, an Account Manager with Precision Laboratories, whose journey began with her FFA involvement in high school, leading to internships and a degree in Ag Business from RLC.  

 

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Transfer Information

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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Transfer Guides

We have guides that document a pathway between your degree at RLC and many universities.

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.

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