Biology
Pre-Nursing / Pre-Dental Hygiene
Important Announcement: All starting in Fall 2015
In today鈥檚 workplace most health care professionals are expected to have a solid science foundation in basic chemistry, human structure and function, and the microbial world. With a strong science background, students develop a basic understanding of the physical and physiological interrelationships which exist between organs, tissues, and cells and how microorganisms can be beneficial and sometimes harmful to humans. We prepare students for entry into allied health careers, such as nursing and dental hygiene.
A typical pathway for students who plan to go into nursing or dental hygiene is shown below. You must consult your desired nursing or dental hygiene program, the , and/or for the most up-to-date information.
Typical sequence for Pre-Nursing and Pre-Dental Hygiene
| Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| Biology 30: Introduction to College Biology Strongly recommended: Math 65 or 65B and eligibility for English 1A |
4 |
| Biology 7A: General Human Anatomy Prerequisites: Biology 30 (completed with a grade of 'C' or higher) and Eligibility for English 1A |
5 |
| Biology 7B: Human Physiology Prerequisite: Chemistry 30A and BIO 7A (both completed with a grade of 'C' or higher). Strongly Recommended: Chemistry 30B, and eligibility for English 1A |
5 |
| Biology 7C: Microbiology Prerequisite: Biology 30 and Chemistry 30A or Chemistry 1A, and English 1A [all completed with a grade of 'C' or higher]. Strongly Recommended: BIO 7A |
For more information please contact:
Ann Hight
Biology Coordinator
925.424.1307
ahight@laspositascollege.edu
Dana Nakase
925.424.1394
dnakase@laspositascollege.edu
Angel Contreras Cardenas
925.424.1388
acontrerascardenas@laspositascollege.edu
Jill Carbone
925.424.1308
jcarbone@laspositascollege.edu
Kai Blaisdell
925.424.1305
kblaisdell@laspositascollege.edu
Segal Boaz
925.424.1393
sboaz@laspositascollege.edu
Federico Lopez Borghesi
925.424.1311
flopezborghesi@laspositascollege.edu
Biology Club
The primary goal of the Biology Club is to bring lovers of biology together. The Club is open to all students excited about making a difference, building friendships, serving the community, and exploring many opportunities for leadership and fun activities.
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