About the course

In order to achieve an Associate in Arts Degree, a student must complete a minimum of sixty (60) units of work, which must fulfill General Education, SBCC and department requirements. For complete information on General Education and SBCC requirements, see ?General Education? and ?Graduation and Transfer Requirements? in the Catalog Index.

　　The Natural History major is designed to provide a broad survey of the diversity of Earth?s life forms and their evolutionary and environmental relationships. By carefully choosing electives, a student may emphasize specialized areas for transfer, including aquatic biology, zoology, botany, ecology and environmental biology.

　　Articulate the principles of evolutionary theory, the history of its development, and the role that evolution plays in the continuity and diversity of life.

　　Compare, contrast and illustrate the life histories of a wide variety of life forms representing the diversity of life.

　　Examine the techniques for organizing biodiversity through nomenclature, taxonomy, systematics and biological and ecological hierarchies.

　　Evaluate the various fundamental ecological principles, from populations to communities and ecosystems, that determine the geographical distribution of life on Earth. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$21,060

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Santa Barbara
Fall (August), 2024	Santa Barbara
Spring (January), 2025	Santa Barbara
Summer (June), 2025	Santa Barbara
Fall (August), 2025	Santa Barbara
Spring (January), 2026	Santa Barbara

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Santa Barbara City College

GPA Requirement: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.00.

　　Age Requirement: Students must be 18 years old by the start of their program at SBCC.

　　

English language requirements

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Santa Barbara City College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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