BIOL 102 - Principles of Biology II

    Recent Professors
    Silvana Constantinescu, Muhammad Rafique
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    36 students
    Difficulty
    5.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: CHEM 150 with a minimum grade of C
    Spring 2026 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 B3 · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    This course offers a detailed study of eukaryotic cell anatomy, metabolism, and division, including the study of Mendelian genetics and the molecular genetics of eukaryotes. Prokaryotic cellular structure (eubacteria and archaea), microbial genetics, and viruses are also studied. The scientific method is discussed in the lecture component and students implement elements of the process in various laboratory exercises. This course is one of three courses in the biology series designed for biology majors, including those students planning to pursue a career in medicine, dentistry, or other life sciences.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 8:00am–9:25am, Tue Thu 9:30am–12:40pm