Biological Sciences
The Biology Program provides a diverse array of educational opportunities to meet the needs of our community. Academic pathways are available for students seeking transfer to four-year institutions, an AA degree in Biology, an AA degree in Biology: Allied Health, pre-nursing and pre-dental hygiene program preparation, or pre-professional coursework (e.g., medicine, pharmacy, radiology, optometry, paramedic, veterinary). Additionally, the program offers courses required for various AA/AS degrees and certificates (e.g., Horticulture, Kinesiology, Psychology, Viticulture/Enology), and to meet general education requirements.
The coursework required for the AA in Biology, provides foundational knowledge and hands-on experiences across all levels of biology, from the molecular to the ecological.
The coursework for the AA in Biology: Allied Health with the basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology, along with an overview of microbiology that impacts humans.
The coursework required for the AS-T Biology degree prepares students for seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in biology or similar major.
Th e coursework required for the AS - Biology UC Pathway degree prepares students for seamless transfer into a biology major at a University of California campus.
Th e coursework required for the AA - Computational Biology degree trains students entering careers that require the intepretation and analysis of large amounts of biological data.
Programs of Study
Degrees:
- AS-T – Biology
- AA – Biology
- AA – Biology: Allied Health
- AA – Computational Biology
- AS – Biology UC Pathway
Certificates of Achievement:
- Biology UC Pathway
- Computational Biology