Biology

Our Mission

The mission of the Biology Department is to provide a wide range of courses supporting students majoring in the biological and health sciences, while offering high quality breadth courses for the rest of the student body.

Program Description

The student majoring in biological science is generally preparing for transfer to a four-year institution and a career in research, teaching, lab technology, one of the health care professions, or related fields. Math requirements for biology majors vary widely. Investigate the math requirements of the four-year schools to which the student intends to apply and design an educational plan accordingly

Biology Faculty

Name	Position	Email
Valerie Albano	Professor of Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics & Physiology	valerie.albano@mccd.edu
Cary Coburn	Professor of Biology & Environmental Science	cary.coburn@mccd.edu
Karen Crombie	Professor of Anatomy, Biology & Environmental Science	crombie.k@mccd.edu
Carl Estrella	Science Faculty Lead Professor & Professor of Biology & Anatomy	estrella.c@mccd.edu
Megan Igo	Professor of Anatomy, Biology, Microbiology & Physiology	megan.igo@mccd.edu
Ray Latham	Professor of Anatomy, Microbiology & Physiology,  Los Banos Campus	latham.r@mccd.edu
Mireya Macias	Professor of Biology & Microbiology	macias.m@mccd.edu
Edward Modafferi	Professor of Biology, Biotechnology & Microbiology	edward.modafferi@mccd.edu
Emily Reed	Professor of Biology	emily.reed@mccd.edu
Brenda Schneider	Professor of Biology	brenda.schneider@mccd.edu
Katherine Schroeder	Professor of Biology, Los Banos Campus	katherine.schroeder@mccd.edu
Christiane Touma	Professor of Biology	christiane.pailo@mccd.edu

Additional Information

• Sandra Vierra, Adjunct Professor of Biology - See Sandra Vierra's Webpage