The Biological Sciences Department offers course work in Anatomy, Biology, Botany, Microbiology, Physiology, and Zoology. Transfer students planning to major in Biology, Botany, Zoology, Ecology, Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Forestry, Wildlife Management, Natural Resources, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Optometry, and Pharmacy should consult a counselor and the appropriate college catalog for a suggested program of course work at Sierra College.
TRANSFER AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS in Biological Sciences are available in the Counseling Center. Students should consult a counselor and the appropriate college catalog for other transfer requirements.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
A.S. DEGREE
The Biological Science curriculum provides students with the opportunity to meet the requirements for transferring to four-year colleges in the areas of Agriculture, Animal Science, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Chiropractic, Clinical Lab Technician, Curator, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Nutrition/Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Plant Science, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Premedical, Nursing, Range Management, Veterinary Medicine, Wildlife/Fisheries Biologist and Zoologist, or entry level positions in related fields. Students must fulfill program requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.S. degree.
WATERSHED ECOLOGY
A.S. DEGREE
The Watershed Ecology Technician’s (WET) program offers courses leading to an Associate in Science degree. Watershed ecology includes the study of all aspects of the environment including organisms within an entire watershed-the land area draining into the major creeks and river systems. The program can serve as the basic preparation for entry-level positions with organizations and governmental agencies that perform a variety of environmental studies. Students must fulfill program requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.S. degree.
WATERSHED ECOLOGY
CERTIFICATE
Watershed ecology includes the study of all aspects of the environment including organisms within an entire watershed-the land area draining into the major creeks and river systems. The certificate program can serve as the basic preparation for entrylevel positions with organizations and governmental agencies that perform a variety of environmental studies.
Visit the Biological Sciences web pages.
DIVISION OFFICE: V 211
FACULTY: P. Badaracco, K. Carroll, C. Dailey, D. Lagala, S. Martinez, K. Muma, E. Pravosudova, H. Roberts, S. Warren, H. Wilson
LIAISON COUNSELORS: T. Maddux, S. Muraki