The courses offered in the Biology Department are designed to meet the demands of allied health majors, science majors, and non-science majors.
For non-majors, the department’s goal is to educate students so they can make informed choices about key socio-biological issues while having the options to take courses with or without a laboratory.
For majors and allied health, the courses provide a strong background in the biological sciences for students transferring to four-year institutions who are interested in careers such as teaching, research, environmental science, or allied health.
Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution in Biology or a related field should consult a counselor at the earliest.
Science Courses for Biology Majors
Students may be eligible to enroll in introductory courses depending on their results of the SBVC assessment process. Contact a Counselor to plan your transfer to a University and to discuss graduation requirements towards an AS-T or AS Biology degree. Counselors experienced with STEM fields are available in the Physical Sciences (PS) Building. Consult the Science Division or visit the Biology Department website for more information.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | ||
| CHEM 101 | Introductory Chemistry | 4-5 |
| or CHEM 105 | Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry | |
| CHEM 150 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 151 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| Note: CHEM 150 must be taken concurrently or previously before entering into BIOL 205. | ||
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | ||
| BIOL 205 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 206 | Organismal Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 207 | Evolutionary Ecology | 4 |
| Note: BIOL 206 and BIOL 207 may be taken out of sequence as long as BIOL 205 was taken with a passing grade. BIOL 207 is only offered in the Spring semester. | ||
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | ||
| PHYSIC 151 | General Physics for the Life Sciences I | 4 |
| PHYSIC 152 | General Physics for the Life Sciences II | 4 |
| Note: PHYSIC 202 and PHYSIC 203 may be taken in lieu of PHYSIC 151 and PHYSIC 152. Consult a counselor to identify transfer programs requiring the 200 series. | ||
To waive CHEM 101, students must:
- Complete credit-by-examination form along with other College policies and conditions provided by the Admissions and Records Office (AD/SS 100) and the Science Division (PS 148).
- Complete and pass a Chemistry examination.
Consult a STEM Counselor for additional information: http://www.sbvcstem.org/stem-counseling.php
Degrees & Certificates
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Biology AS
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Biology AS-T
Credit for Prior Learning Opportunities
You may be able to earn credit for Biology courses for skills and knowledge you gained outside of the classroom. Visit Credit for Prior Learning to learn more.
