Biology
The Biology Department at the Community College of Rhode Island offers a diverse and comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in the life sciences or for transfer to four-year institutions.
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With a strong emphasis on hands-on laboratory experience and foundational scientific knowledge, the department covers a wide range of topics including general biology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and environmental science.
Associate Degree Programs
Environment, Sustainability, and Management
The Environment, Sustainability, and Management Associate in Science degree prepares students to achieve professional employment in sustainable agriculture, horticulture, land management, and related businesses in the Green Sector.
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Science
This degree program is intended for individuals who wish to pursue a career in science or a related field from astronomy to plant science.
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The Biotechnology program offers hands-on, competency-based instruction designed for entry-level students or retraining for individuals with previous workplace and/or educational experience.
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Students will experience the Rhode Island environment and ecology in hands-on laboratory settings that take them into the field, in addition to learning theory and experimental methods in the classroom.
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The Environmental Biology certificate is designed for the student who wants to enter the Environment and Sustainability workforce with a solid knowledge and skills in terrestrial ecology and environmental biology.
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Contact BiologyThe Biology Department at the Community College of Rhode Island offers a diverse and comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in the life sciences or for transfer to four-year institutions.