Biology, Botany and Zoology
The study of biology includes various aspects of life, including basic organization
(molecular, cellular, tissues, organs), how organisms function, their roles in the
natural environment, how hereditary information is transferred, and development of
biotechnology.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon satisfactory completion of this award, the student should be prepared to:
1. Apply the scientific method of discovery to problem solving situations in biology, mathematics,
and chemistry.
2. Proficiently use of the scientific vocabulary, including the key terms and concepts
in biology, chemistry, and mathematics.
Biology Courses:
| BIO 50 | Basic Biology | |
| BIO 101 | Biological Principles | |
| BIO 111 | General Biology | |
| BIO 114 | Introduction to Ecology | |
| BIO 115 | Genetics, Evolution, and Society | |
| BIO 116 | Biology: Human Perspective | |
| BIO 140 | Introduction to Martine Biology | |
| BIO 145 | Introduction to Freshwater Biology |
Botany Courses:
| BOT 101 | General Botany |
Zoology Courses:
| ZOOL 101 | General Zoology |
Full Time Faculty
Jones, Devin
Title: Instructional Support Technician
Office: Science Community Center Room - 215B
Phone: (209) 575-6144
Email: jonesd@mjc.edu
Lucas, Erynn
Title: Professor of Microbiology
Office: Science Community Center - Room 245
Phone: (209) 575-6293
Email: lucase@mjc.edu
Madden PhD, Derek
Title: Professor of Biology
Office: Science Community Center - Room 243
Phone: (209) 575-6292
Email: maddend@mjc.edu
McInnes, Elizabeth
Title: Professor of Biology, Botany
Office: Science Community Center - Room 242
Phone: (209) 575-6299
Email: mcinnese@mjc.edu
Mesenhimer, Sarah
Title: Instructional Support Specialist
Office: Science Community Center - Room 215C
Phone: (209) 575-6298
Email: mesenhimers@mjc.edu
Oraha, Georget
Title: Instructor of Biology
Office: Science Community Center - Room 241
Phone: (209) 575-6290
Email: orahag@mjc.edu
Richmond, Jennifer
Title: Professor off Biology
Office: Science Community Center - Room 235
Phone: (209) 575-6752
Email: richmondj@mjc.edu
Thompson, Erin
Title: Instructor of Biology
Office: Science Community Center - Room 233
Phone: (209) 575-6775
Email: thompsone@mjc.edu
Tripp, Catherine
Title: Professor of Biology
Office: Science Community Center - Room 236
Phone: (209) 575-6783
Email: trippc@mjc.edu
Part Time Faculty
Basey, Glenn
Title: Professor of Biology
Email: baseyg@mjc.edu
Cross, Jill
Title: Professor of Biology
Email: crossj@mjc.edu
Douglas, Robin
Title: Professor of Biology
Email: douglasr@mjc.edu
Johnson, Melanie
Title: Professor of Biology
Email: josephm@mjc.edu
Lytle, John
Title: Professor of Biology
Email: lytlej@mjc.edu
Moore, Rennee
Title: Professor of Biology
Email: moorer@mjc.edu
Snyder, Cathy
Title: Professor of Biology
Email: snyderc@mjc.edu