BIO 101 - Principles of Biology I

    Recent Professors
    Carl Franz
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    22 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    MAT 154A or MAT 154AA with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course will provide a general introduction to organic molecules, cell structure and function, and molecular genetics. Lab topics include microscopy, scientific method, biological molecules, cell structure and function, and genetics. This course is intended for biological science majors but open to all students. This course is a prerequisite for BIO 102 and BIO 103, which must be taken to complete the sequence.
    Usually Held
    Fri 10:00am–12:50pm, Thu 1:00pm–3:50pm