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Butte College, located on a 928 acre wildlife refuge in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California, is a fully accredited two year community college and a national leader in sustainability.  In 2011, the college made history by becoming the first “grid neutral” institution of higher education in the country. With 25,000 solar panels, the college produces enough clean solar energy to fully offset its electric bill. The college offers associate of arts and associate of science degrees, along with certificates in nursing, fire, law enforcement, building inspection, welding, automotive, business, and accounting, among others. The college is the second largest employer in Butte County, and serves over 21,000 students annually. Butte College faculty and staff are committed to helping students achieve success in all aspects of campus life from academics to extracurricular activities. Graduates leave the college ready to transfer to other public and private four year institutions.  Butte College transfers more students to California State University, Chico, than any other community college. The college’s international honor society for two year colleges has long been recognized as one of the best in the country. The college received its re-accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges in 2009. “Students First” has always been a key value for Butte College and we remain dedicated to providing the best educational experience for our students.
The Department of Biological Sciences is committed to excellence in lower division education for majors and non-majors including a strong laboratory experience. The faculty work closely together to support one another and achieve student success. We seek a well-rounded biologist with a strong background in microbiology.