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    The Biology Department offers courses that fulfill AA and AS degree requirements, support transfer to four-year institutions, and provide prerequisites for professional health programs. Earn an AS in Science by completing allied health prerequisites or preparing for transfer as a Biology major.

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    Department Overview

    The Biology Department's mission is to offer comprehensive educational opportunities for students at all levels. Our courses include:

    • Introductory courses that fulfill requirements for AA and AS degrees.
    • Transfer courses designed for students moving on to four-year institutions.
    • Prerequisite courses for professional programs such as Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Radiology Technician, Physician Assistant, Dental, Dental Hygiene, Medical, and Pharmacy.
    Career Opportunities

    Earning a science degree opens up a diverse range of career opportunities across various industries. Here are some potential career paths:

    • Healthcare:

      • Physician
      • Nurse
      • Pharmacist
      • Dentist
      • Medical Laboratory Technician
      • Radiology Technician
      • Physical Therapist
      • Occupational Therapist

    • Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals:

      • Research Scientist
      • Biotechnologist
      • Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
      • Clinical Research Coordinator
      • Quality Control Analyst

    • Environmental Science and Conservation:

      • Environmental Scientist
      • Conservation Biologist
      • Wildlife Biologist
      • Environmental Consultant
      • Ecologist

    • Education and Academia:

      • Science Teacher (K-12)
      • College or University Professor
      • Academic Researcher
      • Laboratory Manager

    • Forensic Science and Criminal Justice:

      • Forensic Scientist
      • Crime Scene Investigator
      • Toxicologist
      • DNA Analyst

    • Agriculture and Food Science:

      • Agricultural Scientist
      • Food Technologist
      • Soil and Plant Scientist
      • Animal Scientist

    • Public Health and Policy:

      • Public Health Specialist
      • Epidemiologist
      • Health Policy Analyst
      • Community Health Worker

    • Engineering and Technology:

      • Biomedical Engineer
      • Chemical Engineer
      • Environmental Engineer
      • Data Scientist
      • Software Developer

    • Energy and Sustainability:

      • Renewable Energy Scientist
      • Sustainability Consultant
      • Energy Analyst
      • Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

    • Science Communication and Journalism:

      • Science Writer
      • Medical Writer
      • Public Relations Specialist for Science Organizations
      • Science Educator/Outreach Coordinator

    These career opportunities illustrate the versatility and wide applicability of a science degree in today's job market.

     
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    Contact Us

    General Questions
    Email: thebiologydepartment@peralta4.onmicrosoft.com

    Biology Department Co-Chairs
    Laurie Allen-Requa
    Email: lallenrequa@peralta.edu

    Rebecca Bailey
    Email: rbailey@peralta.edu

    Rajeev Banerjee
    Email: rbanerjee@peralta.edu

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    Dean of Math & Sciences
    Inger Stark, Ph.D
    Email: istark@peralta.edu

    Learning & Career Pathways
    Science, Engineering & Math

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    Division of Mathematics & Sciences

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    Degree

    Data Science AS Degree
    Science - A.S. Degree

    In this Degree students will practice laboratory safety, carry out experimental procedures, and identify possible sources of error. Students will learn to apply principles of scientific inquiry, differentiate a theory from a hypothesis, and differentiate fact from opinion in regard to sciences.

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    Faculty

    Instructor, Biology

    Laurie Allen-Requa

    lallenrequa@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Biology

    Rebecca Bailey

    rbailey@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Biology

    Rajeev Banerjee

    rbanerjee@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Biology

    Leslie Blackie

    lblackie@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Biology

    Amy Bohorquez

    abohorquez@peralta.edu

    Coordinator, Biology

    Douglas Bruce

    dbruce@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Biology

    Kevin Davis

    kdavis@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Biology

    Emily Quach

    equach@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Biology

    Nathaniel Hallinan

    nhallinan@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Biology

    Broderick Wilks

    bwilks@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Biology

    Sarah Guth

    sguth@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Biology

    Peter Le

    ple@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Biology

    Pallavi Lal

    plal@peralta.edu

    Instructor/Temporary, Applied Tech

    Margaret Kenrick

    Instructor, Biology

    Paul Nagami

    pnagami@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Biology

    Briana McCarthy

    briana.mc@gmail.com

    Instructor, Biology

    Clytia Curley

    montcurl@comcast.net

    Instructor, Biology

    Ruhina Najem

    rnajem@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Biology

    Jennifer Wade

    jwade@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Biology

    Laura Coronado

    lgcoronado@yahoo.com

    Instructor, Biology

    Megan Jensen

    Instructor, Biology

    Paul Nagami

    pnagami@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Biology

    Andrew Allen

    aallen@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Biology

    Marina Crowder

    Instructor, Biology

    Rebecca Payne

    rpayne@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Biology

    John Polos

    jpolos@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Biology

    Bradley Balukjian

    bbalukjian@peralta.edu

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