Biological Sciences
Zoology, Botany, Biomedical Sciences & Biology
The Biological Sciences curriculum provides the foundation for our majors: Biological Sciences, Bio-Medical Sciences and Natural History. We offer specialized and general courses for all students, and support courses for medical technology and health services; recreation and nature interpretation; environmental studies; marine diving technology; and sports medicine. Many courses of a more general nature allow students to fulfill General Education and graduation requirements in Natural Sciences, while developing a biological perspective.
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Biological Sciences includes the subject areas of Botany, Biomedical Sciences, Zoology and Biology. In the schedule of classes, subject areas are listed alphabetically by abbreviation. To see all the classes offered by the department search for BIOL (biology), BMS (bio-medical sciences), BOT (botany), and ZOOL (zoology). Hint: Don't forget Zoology!
Degrees & Awards
The Department offers three two-year Associate degrees, and three one-year Departmental
awards. Associate degrees are in Biology, Natural History, and a Liberal Arts AA
with Bio-medical Sciences emphasis. Completion of the Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer degree (AS-T in Biology) guarantees admission to a
California State University (CSU) campus.
Departmental Awards are available in Biomedical Sciences, Marine Science, and Natural
History.
The Department
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