Programs
For complete course information about
these programs, consult the
college catalog.
Astronomy
Introduction to astronomy, astronomy laboratory.
Biology
Principles of biology, botany, and zoology, general
bacteriology, biology survey, general microbiology, natural history, environmental
conservation, introduction to marine environment, general biology, biological
concepts, conservation biology, introduction to ornithology, field botany,
natural history field study, anatomy and physiology, introduction to concepts
of human anatomy and physiology. Biology
program information.
Biotechnology
Students in the biotechnology program at American River College learn
the underlying theories and principles of biotechnology, as well as current
applications in areas such as agriculture, medicine, forensics and diagnostics.
Critical issues, such as social and scientific ethics, are addressed. Social
implications of critical advances are thoroughly reviewed. Additional topics
include expanding employment opportunities and potential growth of the
industry as well. Biotechnology
program information. Chemistry
General chemistry, introduction to chemistry,
chemical calculations, quantitative analysis, environmental chemistry,
organic chemistry.
Chemistry
program information.
Earth Science
Engineering
Physical and historical geology, introduction
to mineralogy, earth science.
Physical
Science
Introduction to fundamental concepts of astronomy,
geology, physics, chemistry and meteorology.
Physics
(General Education/Transfer)
General physics, mechanics of solids and fluids,
electricity and magnetism, heat and light, conceptual physics.
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