Biology
Our courses are taught by 8 full-time and a team of adjunct instructors. The faculty have a unique combination of biological backgrounds and fields of expertise. These talents are brought into the classrooms and laboratories providing unique viewpoints that allow our students an opportunity to learn the many facets of the world of living things. Laboratory classes are prepared and supervises by a team of 4 technicians (Classified Staff). Biology's Technical staff handle the complicated logistics of prepping 6 laboratory classroom and 12 different lab subject areas.
B.S. M.S. Biology, emphasis in Plant Ecology, San Diego State University Principles of Biology (Lead Instructor)
Department Co-chair
Briana Boaz
B.S. State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
M.S. University of California Berkeley
Environmental Biology (Lead Instructor)
James Holden
Physiology (Lead Instructor)
Steven Miller
B.S. Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of ArizonaPh.D. Biology, specialization in Cellular and Developmental Biology, and Cellular and Molecular BiologyUC San Diego (Lead Instructor)
Michele Perchez
B.S., Cal. State San Bernardino; M.S., UC Riverside.
Microbiology (Lead Instructor)
Department Co-chair
A.B., Occidental College, Biology
Ph.D., Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution/M.I.T.,
Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology (Lead Instructor)
Allison Shearer
B.S., Biology, University of Kentucky; M.S., Biology, University of California- San
Diego
Anatomy (Lead Instructor)
Anatomy & Physiology; Biology Learning Centers Coordinator