At Austin Community College, the Biology Department is dedicated to providing high-quality education and supporting student success in all biology courses. Whether you’re a Biological Sciences major preparing to transfer, a student completing Natural Sciences core courses, or a Health Sciences student fulfilling prerequisites, we’re here to help you succeed.
Our small class sizes, with no more than 24 students in lecture/lab sections and 36 students in lecture-only sections, ensure personalized attention from our experienced faculty. Our lectures and labs are linked and taught by the same faculty member for nearly all courses.
About the Biology Department
We are a large and active department offering over 25 different freshman and sophomore college courses across 11 campuses. Our faculty, nearly 100 full time and adjunct instructors, bring expertise from universities all around the world and trained in a wide range of areas.
Who We Serve
The Biology Department supports students across various academic and career paths, including:
- Biological Science Majors – Preparing for transfer to four-year universities
- General Education Students – Completing core Natural Sciences courses
- Health Sciences Students – Taking prerequisite courses for nursing, dental, and other health programs
- Workforce & Biotech Students – Gaining skills for careers in biotechnology and related fields
Join us in discovering the beauty and complexity of life—start your journey with ACC Biology today!
Find What You Need
Courses & Programs
Course objectives and syllabi, the Biology degree plan, and recent changes to course numbers and equivalencies.
A&P I (BIOL 2401)
How to get permission to register for Anatomy and Physiology I: the assessment test, transcript review and paired courses.
Pre-A&P Review
CE BIOL-4000 is an optional review of the biology and chemistry you need for Anatomy and Physiology. The free self-paced modules below cover the same topics.
Student Help
Help with registration, waitlists, reinstatements and transfers between sections, plus tutoring, open labs and research opportunities.
Labs & Safety
Lab safety training, the lab animal policy, and lab manuals and study guides for Biology courses.
Faculty & Staff
Resources for Biology faculty and staff.
Planning to Transfer in Biology?
The program map shows the courses to take each semester for the Biology Associate of Science.
Mission Statement
To prepare Biology students with fundamental biological skills and knowledge needed to transfer to another program or institution. To provide general education that prepares students to think critically and apply their knowledge of biological sciences to problems and concerns facing our society. To prepare students with fundamental biological skills and knowledge needed to enter and succeed in a workforce program or certificate.
Department Contacts
Silke Morin
Assistant Department Chair of Student Relations
Please note: Emails sent to [email protected] will not be delivered.