Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025Class Size28 studentsCredits1PrerequisitePrior completion of, or concurrent enrollment in BIO 1 or BIO 1H Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2DescriptionThis is a laboratory survey of the major principles of biology. It is the recommended course to accompany BIO 1 or BIO 1H. Topics include the application of laboratory equipment and procedures to the investigation of biological systems from the biochemical, cellular, organismal, ecological, and evolutionary perspective. Students may take BIO 1L concurrently with the BIO 1 or BIO 1H lecture or after, but not prior to either.Usually HeldMon 2:00pm–4:50pm, Mon 7:00pm–9:50pm, Wed 11:00am–1:50pm, Thu 9:30am–12:20pm