Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026Class Size25 studentsCredits5PrerequisiteCHEM 001A or equivalent and MATH 013 both with C or better, or placement by multiple measures 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 is the first course in a two term majors-sequence for students preparing for careers in the sciences, science education, biochemistry, or medicine. This lecture and laboratory course emphasizes the nature of science and the scientific method, and fundamental principles and theories in biology at the molecular and cellular level. Topics will include biological chemistry, cell structure and function, bioenergetics, cell reproduction, Mendelian inheritance, molecular genetics, biotechnology, evolution of the genome, and some biochemical laboratory techniques for proteins and DNA. Field trips may be required.d. (C-ID BIOL 190)Usually HeldMon Wed 8:55am–12:00pm, Mon Wed 1:45pm–4:50pm, Mon Wed 2:15pm–5:20pm 