Winter Break Reminder: Collin College campuses will be closed from Wednesday, Dec. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 4. Regular operating hours will resume Monday, Jan. 5, and Spring 2026 classes will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Marketable Skills

BIOLOGY MARKETABLE SKILLS

• Use scientific principles and methods to solve problems.
• Use laboratory equipment and techniques to conduct experiments.
• Conduct literature and bioinformatics database searches and evaluate the reliability of sources.
• Identify and clearly document relevant scientific observations.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data by creating charts/graphs.
• Use computers to record and process data.
• Communicate ideas in both verbal and written form including preparation of reports that effectively present data and interpret results.
• Work collaboratively to design, complete, and interpret results from experiments and literature/database searches.
• Identify and apply ethical considerations in research and utilization of biological knowledge.
• Utilize time effectively during experimental design, execution, and analysis.

See course descriptions below.