BIOL G101 - The Biology of Food and Cooking

    Recent Professors
    Katie Sanders, Nikki Plaster, Stephanie Tanio
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    32–64 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of BIOL G101
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    This course is a lecture-only course covering the foundational biological concepts with an emphasis on the biochemistry of common food macromolecules, the consequences of cooking techniques on these macromolecules, carbohydrate metabolism, and the impacts of genetic engineering and modern agriculture on ecosystems and food security. In this class we will use in-class demonstrations, small group activities, and “kitchen experiments” (out-of-class assignments) to learn the scientific method and practice critical thinking skills.