TransfermaticBIOL at Chaffey College

    BIOL 40 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology

    Recent Professors
    L. Villeneuve, H. Fridolfsson, O. Kim, I. Cabrera-Meleika, S. Spring-Pearson
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    20 students
    Difficulty
    7.6Heavyout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Placement Level: Eligibility for college-level Math course, as determined by the Chaffey College placement process.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of BIOL 40
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    An intensive course designed to prepare students for upper division courses in cell and molecular biology. This course covers the principles and applications of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function, biological molecules, homeostasis, cell reproduction and its controls, molecular genetics, classical/Mendelian genetics, cell metabolism including photosynthesis and respiration, and cellular communication. The philosophy of science, methods of scientific inquiry and experimental design are foundational to the course. Laboratory includes experimental design, a variety of techniques (e.g. microscopy, spectrophotometry, electrophoresis), and data analysis.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:45pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:15am, Mon 2:00pm–4:50pm, Mon 9:30am–12:20pm