BIOL 400 - Principles of Biology

    Recent Professors
    Rick Topinka, David E. Wolfe, Nathan J. Gonzales, Colin E. Contino
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 400 with a grade of "C" or better
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of BIOL 400
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    This course introduces biological concepts important for a general understanding and background for biology majors and pre-professional programs. Emphasis is on the scientific method and basic processes common to all forms of life. Topics include cell structure and function, cell physiology, cell reproduction, Mendelian and molecular genetics, evolution, and ecology.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:50pm, Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:50pm, Tue Thu 2:00pm–5:05pm, Tue Thu 9:00am–12:05pm