Biological Sciences: Emphasis Health Science
Associate in Science Biological Sciences · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Associate of Science in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Health Science will provide students with the foundation needed to apply for career programs in nursing, dental hygiene, physician assistant, medical technology/technicians, occupational therapy, and recreational therapy. Students will learn the basics of biology and chemistry as a foundation for studying the structure and function of the body in health and disease, for understanding how the body responds to infections, and for realizing what makes a healthy society.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Explain the interdependence of molecular through organismal structure and function in both health and disease.
- Acquire, conduct, analyze, and interpret data using scientific terminology, measurements, and protocols.
Program Requirements
SUBJECT #
TITLE
UNITS
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOS 41 | Fundamentals of Biology for Health Sciences | 4 |
| BIOS 42 | General Human Anatomy | 5 |
| CHEM 30A | Introductory and Applied Chemistry I | 4 |
| BIOS 43 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| BIOS 44 | Microbiology | 5 |
| CHEM 30B | Introductory and Applied Chemistry II | 4 |
| HLTH 1 | Introduction to Personal Health | 3 |
| HLTH 18 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| NUTR 1 | Introduction to Nutrition Science | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 1 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Environment
Program Control Number: 09636
TOP Code: 049900 - Other Biological Sciences
CIP Code: 26.9999 - Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other