Biological Sciences

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Pathways in the biological sciences at Northwest Mississippi Community College offer options for students planning to transfer to a senior institution in the fields of science and/or medicine. Students enrolled at Northwest will acquire hands-on experience in a laboratory setting alongside their lecture classes to adequately prepare them for continuing their education and beginning their future careers. Various clubs and organizations are also available to these students.

Pathways within the biological sciences include:

Biology
Biology Education
Dental Hygiene
Forensic Science
Forestry
General Agriculture
Horticulture
Medical Lab Sciences (3+1)
Medical Lab Sciences (2+2)
Occupational Therapy *
Pharmacy *
Physical Therapy *
Radiological Sciences
Veterinary Medical Technology
Veterinary Medicine *

*denotes a pathway that requires a degree beyond a baccalaureate degree

Programs

• Biological Sciences Transfer Pathways, A.A.
• Pre-Occupational Therapy Transfer Pathway, A.A.
• Pre-Pharmacy Transfer Pathway, A.A.
• Pre-Physical Therapy Transfer Pathway, A.A.

Courses

• AGR 1214 - Animal Science
• AGR 1313 - Plant Science
• AGR 1523 - Introduction To Forestry
• AGR 2314 - Basic Soils

• BIO 1111 - Principles Of Biology I, Laboratory
• BIO 1113 - Principles Of Biology I, Lecture
• BIO 1121 - Principles Of Biology II, Laboratory
• BIO 1123 - Principles Of Biology II, Lecture
• BIO 1131 - General Biology I, Laboratory
• BIO 1133 - General Biology I, Lecture
• BIO 1141 - General Biology II, Laboratory
• BIO 1143 - General Biology II, Lecture
• BIO 1211 - Environmental Science, Laboratory
• BIO 1213 - Environmental Science, Lecture
• BIO 1311 - Botany I, Laboratory
• BIO 1313 - Botany I, Lecture
• BIO 1321 - Botany II, Laboratory
• BIO 1323 - Botany II, Lecture
• BIO 1531 - Survey Of Anatomy And Physiology, Laboratory
• BIO 1533 - Survey Of Anatomy And Physiology, Lecture
• BIO 1613 - Nutrition
• BIO 1711 - Biomedical Research I
• BIO 1721 - Biomedical Research II
• BIO 1813 - Medical Terminology for Health Professionals
• BIO 2314 - Dendrology
• BIO 2414 - Zoology I, Lecture
• BIO 2424 - Zoology II, Lecture
• BIO 2511 - Anatomy And Physiology I, Laboratory
• BIO 2513 - Anatomy And Physiology I, Lecture
• BIO 2521 - Anatomy And Physiology II, Laboratory
• BIO 2523 - Anatomy And Physiology II, Lecture
• BIO 2921 - Microbiology, Laboratory
• BIO 2923 - Microbiology, Lecture

• FCS 1253 - Nutrition

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