Professor, Biology and Physical Science
850.769.1551 ext 2863
lfitzhugh@gulfcoast.edu
Senior Administrative AssistantKathy Bleday
850.8723851
kbleday@gulfcoast.edu
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ACCESS THE PROGRAM ROADMAPBiology, A.A.
Take the Next Step Toward the Biology University Transfer Track Program
Do you want to become a doctor, veterinarian, dentist, or work in some other health related field? Or are you more interested in the natural environment and would like to become a biologist who works for agencies like the US Fish and Wildlife Service, NOAA-Fisheries, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, or the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission? If you answered yes to either question, then studying biology at Gulf Coast State College will help you prepare for these careers!
As our population ages, we will need more individuals working in health related fields. So if that is your interest, getting started in biology will help you realize your goals. If you are more interested in the natural environment, then now is the time to prepare for a career protecting our natural resources. As the baby boomers age out of the workforce, jobs will open up. A healthy environment supports a healthy economy, so we need people who know how to better manage our natural resources!

Biology Program Course Requirements
ENC1102, English II
Philosophy/Religion
Literature
MAC2312, Calculus II
BSC2010, Biology for Science Majors I
History
Government
BSC2010L, Biology for Science Majors I Lab
BSC 2011, Biology for Science Majors II
BSC2011L, Biology for Science Maj. II Lab
CHM1045L, General Chemistry Lab
CHM1046, Chemistry with Qual. Analysis
CHM1046L, Chemistry with Qual. Anal. Lab
CHM2210, Organic Chemistry I
CHM2210L, Organic Chemistry I Lab
CHM2211, Organic Chemistry II
CHM2211L, Organic Chemistry II Lab
Elective
What can you do with a Biology A.A. Degree?
Who is Eligible for the Program?
Biological Technicians
Medical Scientists
Physician Assistants
Physicians and Surgeons
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:

Quality Science Labs for Your Research
Use our science labs to work with fellow students and professors to accomplish exciting research.
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