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