BIOL 20 - Human Biology

    Recent Professors
    Ping Hu, Michael C. Yee, Unbareen Ansari, Austin J. McKenna, Bridget Greuel, Jennifer D. Kurushima, Alessandro André Bailetti Sáez, Juliana S. Vieira
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Difficulty
    7.1Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of BIOL 20
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course introduces students to biology using humans as the exemplary organism. It covers the scientific method, biological chemistry and molecules, cell structure, evolution and the biological relationship of humans to all organisms, common human pathogens, human organ systems, human genetics and biotechnology, and the effect of human interactions with the environment. The course is intended for non-science majors.
    Usually Held
    Mon 1:45pm–4:50pm, Mon Wed 6:00pm–9:05pm, Wed 1:45pm–4:50pm, Mon 10:00am–1:05pm