Biology
CRC's Biology program offers courses which satisfy general education requirements in Life Sciences, are prerequisites for a degree in Veterinary Technology, Medical Assisting, and Health Information Technology, and prepare students for transfer opportunities to four-year programs in biological sciences, nursing, physical therapy, and programs leading to careers in teaching, medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine among others.
Students planning to continue for a four-year degree should consult the lower division requirements of the transfer program of the university to which they plan to attend.
Career Opportunities
Nursing; Physician's Assistant; Physical Therapy; Teaching; Microbiology; Wildlife Biology; Marine Biology; Pharmacy; Medicine; Dentistry; Veterinary Medicine; Optometry; Research; Nutrition
Some Career Opportunities require more than two years of college study. Classes beyond the associate degree may be required for some Career Opportunities or to fully prepare students for transfer to a university program.
Highlights
- Extensive laboratory experience
- Day and evening sections of pre-nursing classes
- Field Trips
- A friendly faculty who have studied biology in South America, the Galapagos Islands, Africa and North America
- A Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) program
- Field Studies Classes
Note to Transfer Students:
If you are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in this major, it is critical that you meet with a CRC counselor to select and plan the courses for your major. Schools vary widely in terms of the required preparation. The courses that CRC requires for an Associate’s degree in this major may be different from the requirements needed for the Bachelor’s degree.
For information about the student learning outcomes for this program, see http://www.crc.losrios.edu/pslo
Field Study Classes at Cosumnes River College
Nature is often the best classroom! Come learn outside in Cosumnes River College’s field study courses. These classes consist of short classroom sessions followed by extended trips to some of the most unique and beautiful environments in California, including Big Sur, Monterey Bay, Mt. Lassen, Point Reyes, Yosemite and more! These short-term classes are offered by several departments, including Biology, Geography, Geology, Photography, and Physical Education. For more information about specific classes, consult the class schedule or contact each department.