Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026Class Size30–32 studentsCredits4Prerequisite"C" grade or higher or "Pass" in CHEM 141 or equivalent. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionThis course surveys the general principles of biology at an advanced level. Emphasis is placed on the following topics: prokaryotic and eukaryotic, cellular processes including energy metabolism, membrane transport and cell cycle/cell division and molecular genetics along with recombinant DNA; Mendelian and Non-Mendelian genetics; communication between cells; and the current models for cellular evolution. The course also includes laboratory exercises emphasizing the topics listed and the application of those topics to biotechnology. This course along with Biology 240 is the recommended Biology sequence for life science majors. It is suggested that students contact the anticipated transfer institution to ascertain specific transfer requirements for their major. (C-ID BIOL 190) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, CSU-B2,B3, IGETC-5B,5C, Cal-GETC-5B,5C)Usually HeldMon Wed 12:30pm–1:50pm, Mon 2:00pm–5:05pm, Mon 2:15pm–5:20pm, Wed 2:00pm–5:05pm 