Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026Class Size28 studentsCredits5PrerequisiteBI 004 or high school biology MATH 012 or concurrent enrollment and ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or college-level composition or equivalent or concurrent enrollment. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2DescriptionThis course covers classification, development, physiology and regulation at the organismal level. Additional topics include population dynamics, community ecology, evolution, and population genetics. This course is primarily designed for students pursuing careers in science, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and other health fields requiring a strong foundation in biology. Together, BI-006 and BI-005, Molecular and Cell Biology, provide students with the basic biology core curriculum for transfer. (C-ID BIOL 140; BIOL 135S) Lecture Grading: Letter BI 004 or high school biology MATH 012 or concurrent enrollment and ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or college-level composition or equivalent or concurrent enrollment. Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: A5 CalGETC: 5B, 5CUsually HeldFri 1:00pm–4:05pm, Tue Thu 9:30am–11:35am 