Biology
Biology is the study of life in all of its forms.
From microbes to mammals and fungi to flowering plants, biologists examine the details of the amazing diversity of life on Earth. Modern biologists study life processes that are too small to be seen even with a powerful microscope, up through life events too grand to be viewed over a century. The biology department at HCC offers courses spanning this entire range. Biology students enjoy the use of the college greenhouse, an extensive nature trail system, and seven dedicated laboratories.
The biology department offers a variety of courses to meet your interests and needs, no matter your major or your career plans. Whether you're interested in courses for majors or non-majors, check the current offerings of biology courses in the online course finder.
programs
For students preparing for a four-year degree or career in life sciences, HCC offers these options:
Joseph Bruseo
MRB 335
413.552.2516
jbruseo@hcc.edu
Stephanie Easler
MRB 333
413.552.2861
seasler@hcc.edu
Sage Franetovich
MRB 329
413.552.2862
sfranetovich@hcc.edu
Devon Henrichon
FR 351
413.552.2727
dhenrichon@hcc.edu
Kimberly Howell
413-552-2706
MRB 110
khowell@hcc.edu
James Knapp
MRB 237
413.552.2398
jknapp@hcc.edu
Donna Mastroianni
MRB 339
413.552.2463
dmastroianni@hcc.edu
Elizabeth O'Brien-Means
MRB 331
413.552.2472
eobrien-means@hcc.edu
Emily Rabinsky
MRB 327
413.552.2470
erabinsky@hcc.edu
Alison Torrone
MRB 226
413.552.2517
atorrone@hcc.edu
Gregor Toulson
MRB 339
413.552.2341
gtoulson@hcc.edu
Kevin Wentworth
MRB 323
413.552.2468
kwentworth@hcc.edu
Carolyn Wetzel
MRB 239
413.552.2443
cwetzel@hcc.edu
Many students also enjoy participating in the HCC Wildlife Society (which conducts field trips, service projects, and other activities) or the Sustainability Club. Explore our clubs.
View the biology program's Student Learning Outcomes online.
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human biology
Human Biology (BIO 111) is a general introduction to the human body, stressing health vs. disease.
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get outside
Biology students have access to HCC's extensive nature trail system.
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experience growth
HCC's bio students enjoy the use of the college greenhouse.
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a wide range of classes
The biology department offers a variety of courses to meet your interests and needs, no matter your major or your career plans.
