Biology pathway, AS
Students will discover principles of laboratory science and build foundations in cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and more.
Students will study living organisms at a micro and macro level and will gain a perspective on both the unity and diversity that living organisms demonstrate.
Program Information
The Biology pathway with AS in degree is for the student seeking a bachelor’s degree in biology and/or a degree in a professional discipline (e.g., medical, dental, pharmacy). Students will discover principles of laboratory science and build foundations in cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and more. Students will study living organisms at a micro and macro level and will gain a perspective on both the unity and diversity that living organisms demonstrate.
Related Occupations
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources.
Faculty and Staff
Wayne Pryor, PhD
Professor of Astronomy & Geology
Science Division Chair
SPC S-217
520.494.5351
Wayne.Pryor@centralaz.edu
Devin Fraley, PhD
Professor of Biology
STC D-109
480.677.7849
Devin.Fraley@centralaz.edu
Majid Ghaninia, PhD
Professor of Biology
SPC S-124
520.494.5305
Majid.Ghaninia@centralaz.edu
Sunjung Park, PhD
Professor of Biology
SMC F-126
480.677.7795
Sunjung.Park@centralaz.edu
Fotini Sioris
Professor of Biology
SPC S-126
520.494.5493
Fotini.Sioris@centralaz.edu
Yegor Timofeyenko
Professor of Chemistry
STC D108
480.677.7845
Yegor.Timofeyenko@centralaz.edu
Christine Stevenson
Professor of Biology
SPC S-115
520.494.5357
Christine.Stevenson1@centralaz.edu
Bhumasamudram Jagadish, PhD
Professor of Chemistry
SPC S-232
520.494.5026
B.Jagadish@centralaz.edu
Paul Tavares, DC
Professor of Biology
SPC W-117
520.494.5522
Paul.Tavares@centralaz.edu
Clark Vangilder, PhD
Lead Faculty
Professor of Physics
SPC S-215
520.494.5324
Clark.Vangilder@centralaz.edu
Wesley Swenson
Professor of Biology
MAR B-118G
wesley.swenson@centralaz.edu
Trina Heppard
Professor of Biology
SMC F-128
trina.heppard@centralaz.edu
Nainesh Desai
Professor of Biology
MAR A-118H
nainesh.desai@centralaz.edu