Biology
Degree Types
A.S.
Mode of Study
Hybrid, On Campus, Online
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.
Degrees/Certificates
Merced College offers the following degrees/certificates in Biology:
Biological Science (AS)
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.
Biology Faculty
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Jourjina Alkhouri
ProfessorScience & Math DivTuesday: 2-3p (Zoom)Wednesday: 8-9a (Zoom) & 9-11a (In-person) -
Torey Arnold
ProfessorScience & Math DivWednesday: 2-3p (In-person)Thursday: 11a-12p (In-person) -
Cary G Coburn
ProfessorBiologyMonday - Thursday: 10-11:30a (In-person) -
Andrew T Col
Professor of Anatomy/PhysiologyScience & Math DivMonday & Wednesday: 10-11a (In-person)Friday: 11a-12p (In-person) -
Evin S Doscher
Professor of Biological SciencesBiology -
Nora H Hulse
ProfessorBiologyTuesday: 12:15-1:15p (In-person)Wednesday: 9-10a (In-person) -
Megan M Igo
ProfessorScience & Math DivWednesday: 11a-12p (In-person, in MESA Center) -
Douglas E Kain
ProfessorInstructionTuesday: 10-11a (Zoom)Thursday: 11a-12p (Zoom)Friday: 11a-12p (In-person) -
Mireya Macias
ProfessorBiologyTuesday: 11a-12p & 1-2p (In-person)Wednesday: 3-4p (Zoom)Thursday: 1-2p (In-person) -
Edward F Modafferi
ProfessorBiologyMonday: 9-10a (Zoom)Tuesday: 11a-12p (In-person)Wednesday: 9-10a (In-person) -
Emily J Reed
ProfessorBiologyFriday: 9-11a (Zoom) -
Brenda M Schneider
ProfessorBiologyWednesday: 9-10a & 3-4p (Zoom)Thursday: 12:15-1p (In-person) -
Wendy S Ward
ProfessorBiology -
Summer L White
ProfessorScience & Math DivMonday: 9-11a (Zoom)Tuesday: 2-3p (In-person)