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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION<br />
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE<br />
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE<br />
The biological science courses are designed to meet a<br />
variety of student requirements. Some courses are<br />
designed to fulfill the laboratory general education<br />
requirement.<br />
Biology and pre-professional majors will find rigorous,<br />
comprehensive classes. Other classes, including nonlaboratory,<br />
are offered for non-majors and those with<br />
special interest areas. A certificate in Biotechnology is<br />
also offered.<br />
Career Opportunities<br />
(May require advanced degree)<br />
Environmental Analyst<br />
Forestry<br />
Laboratory Technician<br />
Range Management<br />
Faculty<br />
Full Time<br />
David Gibbs<br />
Jessica Gibbs<br />
Lisa Harvey<br />
Hinrich Kaiser<br />
Pam MacKay<br />
Degrees and Certificates Awarded<br />
Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts (Math/Science)<br />
Associate in Science, Math/Science<br />
Certificate in Biotechnology<br />
CERTIFICATE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY<br />
Units Required: 16.0<br />
The certificate in Biotechnology is geared towards<br />
students interested in gaining entry level jobs in the<br />
laboratory, and can apply to the many different areas<br />
within the biotechnology industry such as clinical,<br />
forensic, or agricultural applications. Students pursuing<br />
this certificate will gain a basic biological foundation<br />
(BIOL 100 or 107), followed by an overview of the<br />
Biotechnology profession (BIOL 70) along with classes<br />
instructing technique (BIOL 71) and application of skills.<br />
Group I - All of the following must be completed:<br />
BIOL 100 General Biology 4.0<br />
or 107 Introduction to Human Biology<br />
BIOL 70 Introduction to Biotechnology 5.0<br />
BIOL 71 Introduction to Laboratory Technique 4.0<br />
Group II - Complete 3.0 units from courses below:<br />
BIOL 72/ Biomolecular Science 3.0<br />
CHEM 72<br />
BIOL 52 Forensic Entomology 3.0<br />
BIOL 54 Forensic Pathology 3.0<br />
ANTH 53 Forensic Anthropology 3.0<br />
AGNR 122 Plant Propagation 3.0<br />
AGNR 71 GIS in Natural Resources 3.0<br />
BIOL 129 Independent Study in Biology 1.0-3.0<br />
BIOL 98 Projects in Biology 1.0-3.0<br />
Associate Degree<br />
No associate degree offered with a major in Biological<br />
Science. Biology courses may be used to fulfill<br />
requirements for an Associate in Science degree with a<br />
major in Math/Science. Biology courses may also be<br />
used to fulfill requirements for an Associate in Arts<br />
degree with a major in Liberal Arts. See Math/Science<br />
or Liberal Arts for degree requirements for these majors.<br />
BIOL 138 (Cooperative Education) may be used as<br />
Elective credit but may not be used to fulfill major<br />
requirements.<br />
Transfer<br />
To pursue a bachelor’s degree in this field, here are<br />
some schools that have programs that might interest<br />
you. For the most up-to-date information on these<br />
programs and others, visit www.assist.org. Please stop<br />
by the Transfer Center in Building 55 or make an<br />
appointment with a counselor if you have questions.<br />
• California State University, San Bernardino<br />
Biology major<br />
• University of California, Riverside<br />
Biology major<br />
134 2012-2013 <strong>Victor</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>College</strong> Catalog