Life Science Department
Overview
This web page presents an overview of the department, and access to faculty and staff home pages.
What is Biology?
Biology is the study of life. Visit this link to read a more detailed definition of biology.
Associate in Science & Arts Degree
The required foundation skills, general education requirements, and electives appropriate to the Associate in Science & Arts Degree can be reviewed by accessing this web page (also in the college catalog).
Curriculum Guides
Curriculum guides identify the courses to take at Muskegon Community College before transferring to a senior college or university. Curriculum guides are available for most of the popular majors and transfer schools.
Biology Course Descriptions
Open this web page to view the descriptions of the courses and modules offered by the department (also in the college catalog).
Biology Course Objectives
Open this web page to view the objectives of the courses.
Biology Current Semester Course Syllabi
Department faculty present their course and module syllabi on this web page. Syllabi are also available for review in the department office (Room 243) and the college library.
Biology Course Transfer Equivalents
To facilitate the transfer of Muskegon Community College courses to Michigan's colleges and universities, MCC counselors regularly update course and module transfer equivalents. This web page provides current biology course and module transfer equivalents.
Current Semester Schedule
Access this web page to view the biology courses and modules offered during the current semester.
Biology Student Resource Room
This web page describes the course-related software available for student use in the Life Science Department Biology Student Resource Room.
Life Science Department Scholarship
In addition to the variety of scholarships available at Muskegon Community College, the department annually awards several performance based scholarships. This program provides tuition grants to freshman students who demonstrate a high level of achievement in a certain academic area. Students are nominated by the faculty of each academic department and each department sets its own guidelines for selection of students. Recipients are normally expected to participate in the activities of the department and/or maintain a specified level of academic achievement within their program of studies. This program is not based on financial need. Grants may range up to full tuition, and may be renewed upon the recommendation of the department. Information may be obtained by contacting the Life Science Department chairperson or from the Financial Aid Office at MCC. This web page gives a link to the PBS Scholarship Application.
Kasey Hartz Natural Area
Access this web page to view a description of the Kasey Hartz Natural Area and Nature Trail, located on the campus of Muskegon Community College. To arrange for a guided tour during the spring and early fall seasons, call 231.777.0273 or naturetrailreservations@muskegoncc.edu. A two week advance notice is needed for a guided tour.