Biology
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
Contact Information
Division: Science (PS - 148)
Division Phone Number: (909) 384-8645
Faculty Chairs: Lorrie Burnham, M.S., and Melissa Romero, M.S.
Counselor Liaisons: Elizabeth Banuelos, M.S. and Erica Begg, M.S.
Note: The Biology Associate of Science Transfer Degree is intended for students who wish to transfer to a CSU.
Lecture: 54 contact hours
Lab: 54 contact hours
Associate Degree Applicable
Transfers to both UC/CSU
Lecture: 54 contact hours
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H as determined by the SBVC assessment process.
Associate Degree Applicable
Transfers to both UC/CSU
Lecture: 54 contact hours
Advisory: ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H
Associate Degree Applicable
Transfers to both UC/CSU
Lecture: 54 contact hours
Lab: 54 contact hours
Advisory: Eligibility for college level English based on the SBVC Guided-Self Placement process.
Associate Degree Applicable
Transfers to CSU only
Lecture: 54 contact hours
Lab: 54 contact hours
Prerequisite: Eligibility for college level Mathematics based on the SBVC Guided-Self Placement process.
Associate Degree Applicable
Transfers to both UC/CSU
C-ID: BIOL 190/135S
Lecture: 54 contact hours
Lab: 54 contact hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 205 and eligibility for college level Mathematics based on the SBVC Guided-Self Placement process.
Associate Degree Applicable
Transfers to both UC/CSU
C-ID: B 140/130S/135S
Lecture: 54 contact hours
Lab: 54 contact hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 205 and eligibility for college level Mathematics based on the SBVC Guided-Self Placement process.
Associate Degree Applicable
Transfers to both UC/CSU
C-ID: BIOL 130S/135S
DIR: 54 contact hours
Associate Degree Applicable
Transfers to CSU only
Lecture: 54 contact hours
Lab: 54 contact hours
Advisory: BIOL 100 and ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H
Associate Degree Applicable
Transfers to both UC/CSU
C-ID: BIOL 115S
Lecture: 54 contact hours
Lab: 54 contact hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 250
Advisory: BIOL 100 and CHEM 101 or CHEM 105
Associate Degree Applicable
Transfers to both UC/CSU
C-ID: BIOL 115S
Lecture: 54 contact hours
Lab: 54 contact hours
Advisory: BIOL 155
Associate Degree Applicable
Transfers to both UC/CSU
C-ID: BIOL 110B
Lecture: 54 contact hours
Lab: 54 contact hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 260 and CHEM 105 or CHEM 101
Advisory: BIOL 100
Associate Degree Applicable
Transfers to both UC/CSU
C-ID: BIOL 120B
Lecture: 54 contact hours
Lab: 108 contact hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 101 or CHEM 105
Advisory: Eligibility for college level English based on the SBVC Guided-Self Placement process.
Associate Degree Applicable
Transfers to both UC/CSU