Biology
Biology is the natural science that involves the study of life and living organisms, including their physical and chemical structure, function, development and evolution. Sub-disciplines of biology include: biochemistry, molecular biology, cellular biology, physiology, ecology and evolutionary biology.
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Peggy Campo
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Courtney Doussett
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Melissa Olivieri (TEMPORARY)
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Martha Ramirez
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Jacob Drainville
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Teresa Friedrich Finnern
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Monica Gutierrez
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Jeffrey Julius
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Carla Stout
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Erin Sternburg
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Academic Programs in Biology
The academic maps below will give you an idea of the classes you need to take. However,
please meet with a counselor to personalize your education plan.
- School Trailhead for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Suggested Initial
Coursework - TRAILHEAD
- Associate of Arts (AA) Degree - Area of Emphasis (AOE) in Kinesiology, Health & Wellness
- CSU Pathway - MAP
- Associate of Arts (AA) Degree - Area of Emphasis (AOE) in Math & Science - CSU Pathway
- MAP
- Biology for Transfer (ADT) - Pathways for Transfer to a CSU or UC School - MAP
- Environmental Science for Transfer (ADT) - Pathways for Transfer to a CSU or UC School - MAP
Additional Resources
- What can I do with this major? (Biochemistry) - INFO
- What can I do with this major? (Biosystems Engineering) - INFO
- What can I do with this major? (Forensic Science) - INFO
- What can I do with this major? (Medical Fields) - INFO
- What can I do with this major? (Nutrition) - INFO
- What can I do with this major? (Plant Science/Plant Biology) - INFO
- What can I do with this major? (Public Health) - INFO
- Riverside Community College District General Education (RCCD GE) Requirements (PLAN
A) - INFO
- California State University General Education (CSU GE) Requirements (PLAN B) For students
who would like to transfer to a campus in the California State University (CSU) system
- INFO
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) Requirements (PLAN C) For students who would like to transfer to a campus in either the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) system - INFO
Career Options
Career options for students who get a degree in biology include: marine biologist, oncologist, crime scene investigator, microbiologist, nurse, physician assistant, veterinarian, and dentist.
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