Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits5PrerequisiteChem 400 OR Chem 305 with a grade of "C" or better AND Intermediate Algebra (or equivalent in high school) or higher with a C or better or eligibility for transfer-level mathematics. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionBIOL 400 Principles of Biology Units: 5 Hours: 54 hours LEC; 108 hours LAB Prerequisite: Chem 400 OR Chem 305 with a grade of "C" or better AND Intermediate Algebra (or equivalent in high school) or higher with a C or better or eligibility for transfer-level mathematics. Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL C1000 (formerly known as ENGWR 300). Transferable: CSU; UC (1) No credit for BIOL 300 or 307 if taken after BIOL 400, 420, 430, or 431; 2) No credit for BIOL 310 if taken after BIOL 400; 3) No transfer credit for BIOL 462, if taken after BIOL 400) General Education: Local GE L5; Cal-GETC Area 5B; Cal-GETC Area 5C C-ID: C-ID BIOL 190; Part of C-ID BIOL 135S This course introduces universal biological principles, including biological molecules, enzymes, cell structure and function, biochemistry, Mendelian and molecular genetics, ecology and evolution. BIOL 400 is recommended for science majors and students in pre-professional programs.Usually HeldMon Wed 12:00pm–1:20pm, Mon Wed 5:30pm–6:50pm, Mon Wed 2:00pm–5:10pm, Mon Wed 7:00pm–10:10pm 