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BIOLOGY

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Biology is a natural science that focuses on the biological, physical and chemical processes in living organisms. This discipline explores how organisms acquire and use energy to maintain homeostasis, how they reproduce, and how they interact with each other and their environment. Biological processes are emphasized as a means of answering these questions. Biologists rely heavily on a chemistry foundation since living organisms are chemical systems.

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Associate Degree

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Biology - Associate in Science

Associate Degree

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Below is a sample of the career options available for the biology major. A few of these require an associate in science degree, most require a bachelor’s degree, and some require a graduate-level degree: agricultural consultant, animal health technician, biotechnology technician, dentist, environmental consultant, field biologist, forester, horticulturist, genetic counselor, bioinformatics specialist, agricultural scientist, environmental health worker, exercise physiologist, high school or college teacher, marine biologist, microbiologist, public health technician, physician, pharmaceutical researcher, research biologist, and veterinarian. In addition, a background in biology may be required for the following: registered nurse, physical therapist, respiratory therapist, dental hygienist, medical technician, physician’s assistant, and optometrist.

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Life Sciences

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Silvia Nadalet Dean

Shaunte Griffith-Jackson Department Chair

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Dr. Lukas Buehler, Ph.D. Professor

Nira Clark Professor

Megan Eckles Professor

Allison Green, Ph.D. Professor

Shaunte Griffith-Jackson Professor

Sahar Mohseni Professor

Trishana Norquist Professor

Valerie Pennington Professor

Rosa Runcie Professor

Sharon Shapiro Professor

Antonio Barquilla Panadero Assistant Professor

Amanda Everett Assistant Professor

Jason Webber, Ph.D. Assistant Professor

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