BIO 1000 - Introduction to Life Sciences

    Recent Professors
    Ann Womack, Jennifer Bray, Alison Varty
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    24–33 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    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
    This is an introduction to the areas of study in the life sciences and is designed for non-science majors. Topics include the nature of science, a general survey of living organisms, cells, genetics, ecology, and evolution. UC transfer credit will not be awarded for BIO 1000 if this course is taken after a student completes BIO 2100 or BIO 2200. Lab.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:00am–12:05pm, Tue Thu 9:00am–12:05pm