{"id":25,"date":"2026-10-27T21:36:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T02:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/biology\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T21:36:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T02:36:18","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sem.austincc.edu\/biology-dev\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the Biology Department at ACC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide acc-intro is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930d3512 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<p class=\"has-body-xl-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">At Austin Community College, the Biology Department is dedicated to providing high-quality education and supporting student success in all biology courses. Whether you\u2019re a Biological Sciences major preparing to transfer, a student completing Natural Sciences core courses, or a Health Sciences student fulfilling prerequisites, we\u2019re here to help you succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-card acc-contact-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-subtext-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Curtis Eckerman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-caption-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Department Chair, Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-caption-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"tel:5122233322\">(512) 223-3322<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-caption-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:curtis.eckerman@austincc.edu\">curtis.eckerman@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Biology Department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who We Serve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Biology Department supports students across various academic and career paths, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biological Science Majors \u2013 Preparing for transfer to four-year universities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Education Students \u2013 Completing core Natural Sciences courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health Sciences Students \u2013 Taking prerequisite courses for nursing, dental, and other health programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workforce &amp; Biotech Students \u2013 Gaining skills for careers in biotechnology and related fields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us in discovering the <strong>beauty and complexity of life<\/strong>\u2014start your journey with <strong>ACC Biology today!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Find What You Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide acc-links is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b348dccc wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group acc-links__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-5-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sem.austincc.edu\/biology-dev\/courses\/\">Courses &amp; Programs<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Course objectives and syllabi, the Biology degree plan, and recent changes to course numbers and equivalencies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group acc-links__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-5-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sem.austincc.edu\/biology-dev\/ap-i\/\">A&amp;P I (BIOL 2401)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How to get permission to register for Anatomy and Physiology I: the assessment test, transcript review and paired courses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group acc-links__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-5-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sem.austincc.edu\/biology-dev\/pre-ap-review\/\">Pre-A&amp;P Review<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group acc-links__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-5-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sem.austincc.edu\/biology-dev\/student-help\/\">Student Help<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Help with registration, waitlists, reinstatements and transfers between sections, plus tutoring, open labs and research opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group acc-links__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-5-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sem.austincc.edu\/biology-dev\/labs-and-safety\/\">Labs &amp; Safety<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lab safety training, the lab animal policy, and lab manuals and study guides for Biology courses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group acc-links__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-5-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sem.austincc.edu\/biology-dev\/faculty-and-staff\/\">Faculty &amp; Staff<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resources for Biology faculty and staff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center acc-program-callout is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930d3512 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planning to Transfer in Biology?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program map shows the courses to take each semester for the Biology Associate of Science.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-card acc-program-row acc-links is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-5-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/programmaps\/programmap.php?ap=10148&amp;yr=2027\">Biology<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group acc-tags is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"is-style-tag wp-block-paragraph\">AS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-tag wp-block-paragraph\">Transfer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group acc-statement is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>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.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Department Contacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide acc-contact-grid is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7adb7728 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-card acc-contact-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-subtext-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Curtis Eckerman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-caption-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Department Chair, Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-caption-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:curtis.eckerman@austincc.edu\">curtis.eckerman@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-card acc-contact-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-subtext-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Silke Morin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-caption-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Assistant Department Chair of Student Relations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-caption-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:smorin@austincc.edu\">smorin@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-caption-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Please note: Emails sent to silke.morin@austincc.edu will not be delivered.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-card acc-contact-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-subtext-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Anahi Morales<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-caption-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Administrative Assistant, Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-caption-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:anahi.morales@austincc.edu\">anahi.morales@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-card acc-contact-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-subtext-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Cathy Thomas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-caption-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Specialist, Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-caption-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:cathy.thomas@austincc.edu\">cathy.thomas@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-card acc-contact-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-subtext-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Christie Allen-Johnson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-caption-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Program Specialist, Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-caption-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:callenjo@austincc.edu\">callenjo@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Austin Community College, the Biology Department is dedicated to providing high-quality education and supporting student success in all biology courses. 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