Biology
The Science of Life
The organismal diversity on our planet is immense, and biologists study these organisms and their interactions with each other and the environment from a wide variety of perspectives. Whether you want to become a microbiologist, a marine mammalogist, a forest ecologist, or a physician, College of the Redwoods provides the solid foundation in math, chemistry, physics, cell biology, evolutionary biology, and ecology that you’ll need to transfer and succeed in a life science major at a four-year school.
| medal Icon Biology | Associate Degree for Transfer |
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| medal Icon Liberal Arts, Science | Associate of Arts |
Program Information
The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer at College of the Redwoods prepares students to pursue seamlessly a bachelor’s degree at a CSU.
Life science majors include:
- Biology
- Zoology
- Botany
- Environmental Biology
- Marine Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Ecology
- Microbiology
- Pre-Med
- Wildlife Biology
- Fisheries
- Genetics
For the full list of CSUs accepting this transfer degree, check out www.adegreewithaguarantee.com
“CR was the perfect place to begin an education in biology. The faculty are motivated and inspiring and connected to an amazing scientific community in Humboldt county and beyond. Learning extends beyond the classroom into the field. I found that my education was much more meaningful when I could see scientific processes happening all around me!”
—Nalani Ludington
Humboldt State University, B.S. Zoology, 2013
Master’s candidate in Wildlife
“The science program at CR was a turning point in my academic and professional career. The strong scientific foundations I built in chemistry, zoology, botany, and math gave me a noticeable advantage in my classes at HSU where I graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in biology. Furthermore, the skill and dedication of the professors at CR has inspired me to pursue a career in science education.”
— Lena Pine-Campbell
Humboldt State University, B.S. Biology, 2014
“I developed a strong fundamental understanding of science at CR taking chemistry, botany, zoology, and more before transferring to HSU and graduating with honors with degrees in both botany and ecology. The knowledgeable, passionate CR science faculty provided a critical stepping stone to my ongoing academic pursuits.”
—Bobby Shearer
Humboldt State University, B.S. Botany, B.S. Ecology, 2015
Academic
- Professors and Researchers: Teach and conduct research at universities and colleges.
- Museum Curators: Manage and curate collections of biological specimens.
- Laboratory Technicians: Assist scientists in conducting research experiments.
Government and Non-Profit Organizations
- Environmental Scientists: Work to protect the environment and conserve natural resources.
- Wildlife Biologists: Study and manage wildlife populations.
- Public Health Officials: Work to prevent and control diseases.
- Conservation Biologists: Protect endangered species and their habitats.
Business and Industry
- Biotechnologists: Develop new products and technologies based on biological research.
- Pharmaceutical Scientists: Research and develop new drugs and medical treatments.
- Food Scientists: Develop new food products and ensure food safety.
- Agricultural Scientists: Improve agricultural practices and develop new crops.
Other Fields
- Forensic Scientists: Analyze biological evidence in criminal investigations.
- Medical Scientists: Conduct research on human health and disease.
- Veterinarians: Provide healthcare services to animals.
- Science Writers and Communicators: Communicate scientific information to the public.