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