BIOL 400 - Principles of Biology

    Recent Professors
    Steven P. Holzberg, Keifer G. Kurtz, Zachariah Jaramillo
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 305 or 400 with a grade of "C" or better
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of BIOL 400
    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 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. Goggles and a scientific or 4 function calculator are required (programmable or cell phone calculators are NOT allowed).
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:20pm, Mon Wed 2:35pm–5:40pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 11:45am–1:10pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:30am–11:35am