BIO 11A - General Biology

    Recent Professors
    Gabriel E. Gartner, Kaila A. Pearson, Allison J. Gong
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    28–70 students
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Presents an introduction to the world of living things. Topics include molecular and cell biology, genetics, biotechnology, human biology, diversity of life, evolution, and ecology. Emphasis is on current biological issues. Recommended for non-biology majors or prospective biology majors who lack previous high school biology coursework. May be offered in a distance-learning format. Transfers to CSU; UC, with conditions: No credit if taken after BIO 1A, 1B, 1C, 9A, or 9B.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:20pm, Fri 12:00pm–3:05pm, Tue 9:40am–12:45pm, Tue Thu 9:40am–11:00am