Biology


 * BIOLOGY MAJOR**

careers. Biologists study everything from the chemistry of life to the demographics of wild animal populations. They use tools ranging from radioactive probes and microscopes to computers and global positioning satellite systems.
 * Biology** is the study of living things. As such, it is a versatile major and can lead to many different

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All Majors in the ACE academy should have at least one AP class. Students should take all of these classes prior to graduation to complete the major.

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 * Course sequence**
 * Biology
 * Chemistry CP or Honors
 * Physiology
 * AP Biology
 * Algebra I
 * Geometry
 * Algebra 2
 * Pre Calculus or AP Statistics

//**Recommended electives**//
 * AP Environmental


 * Biology and Careers**

how genes control development. Biotechnology companies are currently hiring biologists to design cures for different diseases. Physicians and nurses study the biology of the human body and the pathogens that cause disease. Endocrinologists study how hormones affect the body. Neuroscientists study how the brain and nervous system work to help cure neurological disorders. guiding how we manage the environment on a global scale. Marine biologists study fish, whales, corals and other sea life. They may help us preserve these forms of marine life for future generations. Other ecologists go into fields like forestry and wildlife management to help us manage our natural resources. Within Contra Costa County, there are ecologists who test water quality and prevent the spread of disease through vectors
 * Molecular biologists** study how cells carry on the functions of life. Recently, many have focused on
 * Ecologists** study the behavior and demographics of wild populations. Their work is important on

Nutritionist Food Scientist Dietician || Forensic Science Technicians || oBiomedical Engineers || Wildlife Biologists ||
 * **Agriculture** || Agricultural Biology- ||
 * **Bacteriology** || Microbiologist-focuses on the major forms of bacteria ||
 * **Biodiversity Studies** ||  ||
 * •**Biometry** || Mathematical Biology- ||
 * **Biotechnology** ||  ||
 * **Botany** || Botanist ||
 * **Conservation of Natural Resources** || Conservation Scientist and Foresters ||
 * **Curation of Museums** || Curator ||
 * **Ecology and Environment** || Ecologist ||
 * **Endocrinology** || Comparative Endocrinology ||
 * **Entomology** || Entomologyist ||
 * **Ethology** || Animal Behaviorist ||
 * **Food Science** || Food Tech
 * **Forensic Science** || Forensic Scientist
 * **Forestry** || Arboriculture ||
 * **Genetics** || Genetic Counseling ||
 * **Health Fields** || Biomechanist - medicine that uses the combination of mechanics and physics.
 * **Ichthyology** || Ichthyologist - the field of fish studies. ||
 * **Immunology** || llergy and Immunology- allergy and immune medicine. ||
 * **Informatics** || Bioinformatics - computer science. ||
 * **Laboratory Animal Science** ||  ||
 * **Limnology** || Aquatics. ||
 * **Marine Biology** || Marine Biologist ||
 * **Microscopy** || Clinical laboratory technologist. ||
 * **Mycology** || Mycologist ||
 * **Oceanography** ||  ||
 * **Paleontology** || Paleontologist ||
 * **Parasitology** || Parasitologist ||
 * **Plant Pathology** ||  ||
 * **Systematics** ||  ||
 * **Teaching Biology** || Biology Teacher ||
 * **Veterinary Medicine** || Pre-Veterinary Medicine ||
 * **Virology** || Virologist ||
 * **Wildlife Conservation and Management** ||  ||
 * **Zoology** || Zoologists


 * Links to visit related to this major**

Biotechnology Medicine Ecology University Research
 * Joint Genome Institute @http://www.jgi.doe.gov/
 * Amgen @http://www.amgen.com/
 * Novartis @http://www.novartis.com/
 * Kaiser @http://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org/default.aspx
 * John Muir Medical Center @http://www.johnmuirhealth.com/index.php/careers.html
 * Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control @http://www.ccmvcd.dst.ca.us/
 * Humboldt State University @http://www.humboldt.edu/fwr/
 * California Department of Fish and Game @http://www.dfg.ca.gov/jobs/
 * United States Geological Survey @http://www.usgs.gov/
 * Department of Integrative Biology UC Berkeley @http://ib.berkeley.edu/
 * Stanford University Department of Biology @https://biology.stanford.edu/index.php