LIFE SCIENCE COURSES

I need a science course with a lab for my IGETC or CSU General Education Certified Plan requirements.

You can take:

  • Biology 3 - Introduction to Biology - 4 units (UC:CSU)
  • Biology 10 - Natural History I - 4 units (UC:CSU)
  • Biology 121 - Lectures in Marine Biology - 3 units (UC:CSU) - also enroll in 122 for lab credit
  • Biology 122 - Marine Biology Laboratory - 2 units (UC:CSU)
  • Review Field Courses (work) questions to follow for additional choices

I am a Biology Major or planning a career as a medical doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or veterinarian.

You will need:

  • Biology 6 - General Biology I - 5 units (UC:CSU) prerequisite or corequisite: Chem 101
  • Biology 7 - General Biology II - 5 units (UC:CSU) prerequisite or corequisite: Chem 101
  • You should take Biology 6 and 7 at the same college. We recommend taking 6 before 7.
  • Biology 110 - Genetic Analysis and Biotechnology - 4 units (UC:CSU) prerequisite: Bio 6

I plan to enter the nursing program.

You will need:

  • Biology 3 - Introduction to Biology - 4 units (UC:CSU) or Biology 6 - General Biology I - 5 units (UC:CSU)
  • Anatomy 1 - Introduction to Human Anatomy - 4 units (UC:CSU)
  • Physiology 1 - Introduction to Human Physiology - 4 units (UC:CSU) prerequisite: Bio 3 or 6 and Anatomy 1 or Animal Sci 511 and 512
  • Microbiology 20 - General Microbiology - 4 units (UC:CSU) prerequisite: Bio 3 or 6 and Physiology 1 or Chem 51

I want a course that involves field work.

You can take:

  • Biology 11 - Natural History I - 3 units (UC:CSU) Taught in 1 unit modules (3 modules must be completed for transfer)
  • Biology 12 - Natural History and Field Biology I - 3 units (UC:CSU) Taught in 1 unit modules (3 modules must be completed for transfer)
  • Biology 123 - Introduction to Marine Biology - 3 units (UC:CSU) Taught at a field station on the Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Contact Us

Office Hours and Location

Mondays to Tuesdays: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesdays to Thursdays: 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Fridays: 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Weekends and Holidays: Closed

Los Angeles Pierce College
6201 Winnetka Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91371

Contact

Shannon DeVaney, Ph.D.
Life Science Dept. Chair
Email: @email
Phone: (818) 712-2611