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Our courses take advantage of the newest technology for delivery of information to students, while retaining
the tradition of personalized instruction and small class sizes. Computers at every lab bench, a 30-station computer classroom and a seamless
network allow student access to computer tools and information from any Biological Sciences classroom, laboratory and tutor room. Online instruction carries this concept off campus to our students in Santa Barbara and worldwide, through more than 10 fully online classes. The excitement of beginning a path to a meaningful profession in biology will be enhanced by a completely integrated system for acquiring information from instructors who love biology and teaching.
Advances in biological knowledge are providing solutions to the most challenging problems in medicine, environmental resources, agriculture and human ecology. Employment opportunities continue to increase as knowledge grows in genetic engineering, embryonic development, learning and memory, aging, natural resource management and the regulation of populations.
The Biological Sciences curriculum provides the foundation for our three majors: Biological Sciences, Biotechnology and Natural History. Our two-year Associate in Arts Degrees are designed to give you the knowledge and skills for success before and after transfer to a four-year institution. Students who complete specialized one-year programs of study in Bio-Medical Sciences, Marine Science and Natural History can earn Biological Sciences Departmental Awards.
Our Biological Sciences and Biotechnology Associate in Arts Degrees will prepare you for transfer in such areas as Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Ecology, Marine Biology, Botany, Zoology, Medical Technology and Pre-Medicine.
The Natural History Associate in Arts Degree will prepare you for transfer in such areas as Natural History, Freshwater and Marine Fisheries, Environmental Studies and Wildlife Management. The Natural History A.A. can be completed fully online.
We offer specialized and general courses for all students. We offer support courses for medical technology and health services; recreation and nature interpretation; environmental studies; marine diving technology; and sports medicine. Many courses of a more general nature allow students to fulfill General Education and graduation requirements in Natural
Sciences, while developing a biological perspective.
Visit our website at http://bio.sbcc.edu for current information.
Department Offices
Blake Barron, Chair (EBS-222, ext. 2444)
Susan Williams, Division Aide (EBS-213, ext. 2393)
Genevieve Anderson, Faculty Adviser, Marine Science
Robert J. Cummings, Faculty Adviser, Biological Sciences
Larry Jon Friesen, Faculty Adviser, Natural History
Michel T. Masson, Faculty Adviser, Bio-Medical Sciences
Adam Green, Faculty Adviser, Environmental Studies
Chelsea O'Connell, Teachers' Aide (EBS-212, ext. 2311)
Paula Coffey, Senior Lab Tech. (EBS-218, ext. 2838)
Brett Leigh Dicks, Senior Lab Tech. (EBS-333, ext. 2319)
Sean Bignami, Senior Lab Tech. (EBS-218, ext. 2327)
Norman Burr, Instructional Computer Lab Coordinator (EBS-216, ext. 3499)
Faculty & Offices
Genevieve Anderson (EBS-321, ext. 2328)
Blakely R. Barron (EBS-322, ext. 2444)
Joseph Connell (EBS-307, ext. 5172)
Robert J. Cummings (EBS-324, ext. 2515)
James P. Doohan (EBS-314, ext. 2330)
Larry Jon Friesen (EBS-320, ext. 2318)
Adam Green (EBS-323, ext. 2394)
Michel T. Masson (EBS-306, ext. 2329)
Jennifer L. Maupin (EBS 319 ext. 2396)
Judith E. Meyer (EBS-315, ext. 2321)
Barry Tanowitz (EBS-308, ext. 2778)
Eric Wise (EBS-305, ext. 2517)
Advisers/Counselor Liaison
Counselor Liaison: Gwyer Schuyler (SS-128, ext. 2569)
Degrees Awarded
Biological Sciences: Associate in Arts
Biotechnology: Associate in Arts (pending Chancellor's Office approval)
Natural History: Associate in Arts
Departmental Awards
Bio-Medical Sciences: Departmental Award
Marine Science: Departmental Award
Natural History: Departmental Award
Honors Certificate of Completion: Sciences
See "Honors Program" in the Catalog Index.
Planning a Program of Study for Transfer
Special problems confront the student planning to transfer to a four-year college or university. Both General Education and major requirements differ from one institution to another and within a single institution by major emphasis. These differences, plus personal, educational and professional goals, employment and prior preparation, will influence the courses you take.
You should work closely with the Biological Sciences Faculty Adviser, Robert Cummings (EBS-324, ext. 2515), to plan your program of study at SBCC.
General Education. It is very important for biology majors to complete the preparation in the major even if it means delaying some General Education/IGETC requirements. The science curriculum is sequential, controlled by prerequisites; you do not want to be in the position of taking freshman science classes as a junior.
Preparation in the Major. Since biology courses are built upon a base of mathematics and the physical sciences, it is important for biology students to begin these courses early so that they may be completed before transfer. The areas of highest concern are Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and preparation in Biology. Students who must make up deficiencies should do so as early as possible.
Mathematics. Statistics is more widely applicable in biology than is calculus, yet most institutions require calculus because of its utility in rate-oriented biology. You should attempt to complete Elementary Statistics (MATH 117) and a calculus sequence (MATH 130-131 or 150-160) prior to transfer. If you are not eligible for these courses based on your placement exam scores, immediately enter the mathematics sequence at the recommended course level.
Chemistry. It is difficult to understand modern biology without at least an introduction to organic chemistry. Students without prior chemistry background and/or mathematics deficiencies may need to take CHEM 101 and appropriate mathematics courses before beginning the General and Organic Chemistry sequence (CHEM 155, 156, 211-221, 212222). Note, however, that some universities require upper division organic chemistry. If so, complete organic chemistry after transfer.
Physics. There are three physics sequences for biology majors. General Physics (PHYS 105-106) requires algebra and trigonometry. PHYS 110-111 and PHYS 121-122-123 require calculus. Again, colleges and universities differ as to their physics requirements. Many require calculus-based physics.
Biology. SBCC has one of the strongest programs for preparation in three biology majors: Biological Sciences, Biotechnology and Natural History. In addition to the biology major core sequence, BIOL 101-Plant, 102-Animal, 103-Cell, 104-Molecular, 105Molecular Laboratory, and 106-Biology of Research Organisms, biology students may choose from a wide range of courses to add depth and diversity to match their goals and interests. Four-year colleges and universities have different core sequences; to assure compatibility of your course selection and transfer institutions, contact the Counseling Center (Student Services, Room 120).
Declaring a Biology Major
If you have decided to major in biology, or you are not sure but are strongly considering it, declare a biology major. Declaring your major protects you from changes of departmental requirements. You will be able to follow either the rules in effect at the time you declared your major, or the rules as later changed. Further, by declaring a biology major you meet one of the requirements for scholarships offered by the Biological Sciences Department.
You may declare a biology major at the time you register at SBCC. Any time thereafter, you may declare a biology major or change your major by filing a "Change of Major" form at the Office of Admissions and Records.
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