BIOLOGY 003 - Introduction to Biology

    Recent Professors
    Susanne Douglas, Nohelia Canales, Stacie Kelley, Stuart Souki, Octavian Le, Mohammad Mirbolooki, Nathan Churches, Manuel Flores and 16 more
    Recent Semesters
    Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.8Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Winter 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    Introductory organismal plant and animal biology for non-majors with an emphasis on scientific methodology and basic biological principles. Topics include basic inorganic, organic and biochemical principles, structure and function of bacteria, plant and animal cells and tissues, energy systems of photosynthesis and respiration, cellular division, genetics and inheritance including Mendelian Punnett square problem solving, its application to normal and abnormal human genetic conditions, evolution and classification of bacteria, viruses, protist, fungi, plants and animals, diversity, behavior, and ecology of communities. The anatomy and physiology of plant and animal systems, development, growth and reproduction, transport systems, nutrition, and immunity are emphasized.
    Usually Held
    Tue 6:50pm–10:00pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 3:50pm–6:15pm, Thu 6:50pm–10:00pm, Mon 6:50pm–10:00pm