BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

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 provide 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 provide preparation for transfer in such areas as Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Ecology, Marine Biology, Botany, Zoology, Medical Technology and Pre-Medicine. 

The Bio-Medical Sciences Associate in Arts Degree (pending) is designed to provide a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing a career in the health sciences.

The Natural History Associate in Arts Degree provides preparation 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, and 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. 

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 11 fully online classes. The excitement of beginning a path to a meaningful profession in biology is 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.

Barry Tanowitz, Chair (EBS-306, ext. 2778)
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
Joseph Connell, 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)
BA, Senior Lab Tech. (EBS-218, ext. 2327)
Joe Rivas, Instructional Computer Lab Coordinator (EBS-216, ext. 3499)

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)
Jennifer L. Maupin (EBS-319 ext. 2396)
Judith E. Meyer (EBS-315, ext. 2321)
Barry Tanowitz (EBS-306, ext. 2778)
Eric Wise (EBS-305, ext. 2517)

Degrees Awarded

Biological Sciences: Associate in Arts
Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Bio-Medical Sciences:

Associate in Arts (pending Chancellor's Office approval)
Biotechnology: Associate in Arts (pending Chancellor's Office approval)
Natural History: Associate in Arts

See "Honors Program" in the Catalog Index.