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College of Natural SciencesBiological Sciences
Degrees and Programs
  • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, with concentrations in Botany, Clinical Laboratory Sci-ence, Ecology and Field Biology, Entomology, Environmental Sciences, Genetics, Marine Biology, Microbiology, and Zoology
  • Biological Sciences minor
  • Master of Science, Ecology and Sustainability
  • Master of Science, Genetic Counseling
  • Master of Science, Marine Sciences
  • Liberal Studies degree concentra-tion in Biological Sciences
What you can earn
  • Botanist, $59,806 annually in our region
  • Biologist, $46,552 annually in our region
  • Physician, Internal Medicine, $168,565 annually in our region (after medical school)
estimations calculated at www.salary.com as of August 2008
Our Faculty
  • Mark A. Grobner (Chair), Ph.D.
  • Jane Bruner, Ph.D.
  • Tommi L. Carosella, M.S.
  • Matthew Cover, Ph.D.
  • Marina M. Gerson, Ph.D.
  • Terry D. Jones, Ph.D.
  • Patrick A. Kelly, Ph.D.
  • Ann K. Kohlhaas, Ph.D.
  • Pamela Roe, Ph.D.
  • Kenneth G. Schoenly, Ph.D.
  • Michael T. Stevens, Ph.D.
  • My Lo Ly Thao, Ph.D.
  • Flora M. Watson, Ph.D.
  • Steven J. Wolf, Ph.D.
  • Stuart C. Wooley, Ph.D.
  • Janey H. Youngblom, Ph.D.
  • James J. Youngblom, Ph.D.
About The College
With a vision to be the center for science and math education and scholarship in California’s Central Valley, the faculty and staff comprising the College of Natural Sciences are dedicated to student success.

The College provides the state and region with outstanding medical, technical, and scientific professionals, and also responds to the national and regional need for science leading to the sustainability of our valuable environmental resources.

CNS contact info
Dean: Roger R. McNeil, Ph.D.
Phone: (209) 667-3153
E-mail: MGrobner@csustan.edu
Web site: www.csustan.edu/CNS