BIOL 21 - General Biology

    Recent Professors
    Adam Green, Azita Tavana, Uma M. Nagarajan, Stephanie N. Nystrom, Parisa Shafaei Smyth, Rey D. Morales, Matthew F. Metzger, Bridget Greuel
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Difficulty
    6.6Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    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 is an introductory biology course for non-science majors. Topics covered include general principles and basic concepts of biology including the characteristics and classification of living systems, cells, metabolism, development, health, reproduction, genetics, evolution, and ecology.
    Usually Held
    Mon 10:45am–1:50pm, Mon 2:20pm–5:25pm, Mon 5:50pm–8:55pm, Thu 10:45am–1:50pm