Biology
Division: Science
and Technology
Office: 18-109
Phone: (650) 306-3291
Email: canscitech@smccd.edu
Counseling:
Schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor at the Counseling
Center, Building 9, 1st Floor, 650-306-3452. Appointments are
available during day and evening hours.
| Associate in Science Degree - Biology |
| Professional
School Preparation (Pre-Dental, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary, Pre-Optometry) |
A major in Biological Sciences is a preparation for advanced academic work, for careers in civil service, industry, or teaching; as a background for professional training in such fields as biological science education, biotechnology, nursing, public health, environmental health, pre-medicine and all related areas of biology. Natural resources are among the most important assets of man and the wise use of renewable resources is basic to development in the economic, social and political areas. The basic pre-professional requirements necessary to transfer are offered in the Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Mathematics Departments.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE - BIOLOGY
| Complete Core Courses, 18 units: | Units |
|---|---|
| Course Descriptions: BIOL | CHEM | PHYS | MATH | |
| BIOL 225 Biology of Organisms | 5 |
| BIOL 230 Introduction to Cell Biology |
4 |
| CHEM 210 General Chemistry I |
5 |
| PHYS 210 General Physics I or PHYS 250 Physics with Calculus I |
4 |
| Selective courses: choose a minimum of 12 units from the following: | |
| BIOL 103 Native Plants and Wildflowers |
3 |
| BIOL 130 Human Biology |
3 |
| BIOL 240 General Microbiology |
4 |
| BIOL 250 Human Anatomy |
4 |
| BIOL 260 Human Physiology |
5 |
| BIOL 310 Nutrition |
3 |
| CHEM 220 General Chemistry II |
5 |
| MATH 200 Elementary Probability and Statistics |
4 |
| MATH 241/242 Applied Calculus I/II or MATH 251/252/253 Analytical Geometry & Calculus I/II/III |
5/5 5/5/5 |
| PHYS 220 General Physics II or PHYS 260/270 Physics with Calculus II/III |
4 4/4 |
| Associate Degree Unit Requirements Total | 30* |
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE-BIOLOGY with emphasis in HEALTH SCIENCES
| Complete Core Courses, 16-18 units | Units |
|---|---|
| Course Descriptions: BIOL | CHEM | PHYS | MATH | ANTH | HSCI | LCTR | PSYC | FITN | |
| BIOL 110 Principles of Biology |
4 |
| One of the following courses: |
|
| CHEM 192 Elementary Chemistry or CHEM 210 General Chemistry I or CHEM 410 Chemistry for Health Sciences |
4-5 |
| And two of the following courses: | |
| BIOL 250 Human Anatomy□^ BIOL 240 General Microbiology^• BIOL 260 Human Physiology^• □generally required for Radiologic Technology Program ^generally required for Nursing Programs •generally required for Respiratory Therapy Programs |
4 4 5 |
| Selective courses: choose a minimum of 10 units from the following: | |
| ANTH 110 Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
| BIOL 225 Biology of Organisms |
5 |
| BIOL 230 Introduction to Cell Biology |
4 |
| BIOL 240 General Microbiology |
4 |
| BIOL 250 Human Anatomy |
4 |
| BIOL 260 Human Physiology |
5 |
| BIOL 310 Nutrition |
3 |
| CHEM 220 General Chemistry II |
5 |
| FITN 250 Personal Trainer Preparation: Anatomy & Physiology |
3 |
| HSCI 100 General Health Science |
2-3 |
| HSCI 115 Intro to Health Care and the Health Professions |
3 |
| HSCI 430 First Aid |
.5 |
| LCTR 151 Allied Health Science Vocabulary |
1 |
| MATH 200 Elementary Probability and Statistics |
4 |
| MATH 241/242 Applied Calculus I/II |
5/5 |
| MATH 251 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I |
5 |
| PHYS 210/220 General Physics I/II |
4/4 |
| PSYC 100 General Psychology |
3 |
| PSYC 201 Child Development |
3 |
| Associate Degree Unit Requirements Total | 26-28* |
TRANSFER PROGRAM - BIOLOGY
Cañada College offers lower division coursework required for transfer in the area of Biological Sciences. Students should use PROJECT ASSIST (www.assist.org) to research lower division major requirements at the transfer destination(s) of their choice. Also, work with a Counselor/Advisor to determine appropriate transfer coursework.
[ Return to top ]PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL PREPARATION
(Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary, Pre-Optometry)
Many students are interested in careers in the health sciences and wonder what they should major in at Cañada College. Students often have the misconception that “pre-med” is an academic major and it is not. Students should major in what they enjoy as long as they take the appropriate courses required for professional school (medical, dental, veterinary) admission. Some students choose majors like biological science, genetics, or microbiology, where there is a great deal of overlap between courses required for their major and the professional school undergraduate requirements. Others choose majors not directly related to their career objective, such as English, psychology, anthropology, and use their elective units to meet the professional school requirements. Professional schools, especially medical schools, are looking for well-rounded students who have taken courses in the humanities and social sciences, and who have participated in activities and community work. More information can be found at numerous websites (i.e., www.aamc.org) and by speaking with a Counselor/Advisor.
Each professional school has a minimum number of prerequisite courses to be taken at the undergraduate level. Requirements vary from school to school. Many prerequisite courses may be taken at Cañada College.
* and required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.
