OVERVIEW

Biology is the study of living organisms, their structure, evolutionary development, behavior and life processes. Biologists also study the relationships between animals, plants, microorganisms and their environments. The Biology Department offer classes for students who are: 

  • Planning to transfer to a four-year degree program in Biology or related sciences. 
  • Enrolled in or seeking to enter health-related professions such as nursing, surgical technology, respiratory therapy and more. 
  • Pursuing studies in other majors who seek elective science courses. 

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Interested in Biology? Complete a short form and a member of the Welcome Center will follow up with you right away!

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Contact us

Prospective new students contact the Welcome Center for one-on-one help applying to Olympic College.

Current and returning students contact the Advising Center to connect with a Student Success Coach or your Faculty Advisor.

Academic Programs

Olympic College offers a series of Biology courses that you can take as distribution requirements and electives towards your Associate in Science Transfer (AS-T, Track 1): Biology.

Biology Courses

Biology Placement Exam:

Students with a good understanding of Chemistry can place into BIOL&241. Please visit the OC Testing Center webpage for more information on Chemistry and Biology Placement exams.

Transfer & Career Info

Faculty Advisors

Every student is assigned an advising team consisting of your Student Success Coach and Faculty Advisor. Your Faculty Advisor is determined once you decide on your specific academic program. The following professor is the Faculty Advisor for Biology.

Academic Division

Geography is part of the Math, Engineering, Sciences & Health Division (MESH). Visit the MESH Division webpage for more info, including support resources and services, and contact info for division staff and the dean. The MESH Division can connect you with: 

  • Advising
  • Book lending and calculator rental
  • Tutoring
  • Support for first-generation and historically underserved populations.