TransfermaticBIOL at Merced College

    BIOL 18 - Principles of Physiology

    Recent Professors
    Cary G. Coburn, Evin S. Doscher, Nora H. Hulse, Emily J. Reed, Megan M. Igo
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, 2027S
    Class Size
    24–48 students
    Difficulty
    5.2Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Take CHEM-02A; Take BIOL-01 or BIOL-02 or BIOL-04A or BIOL-16; Minimum Grade C,P.; ENGL-C1000 (formerly ENGL-01A) advisory is advised.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of BIOL 18
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    <b><font color="7A0018">Begins Fall 2025</b></font><br> This course is a general lecture and laboratory course in human physiology, including a study of blood and circulation, respiration, muscle activity, endocrine glands, digestion, excretion, and the functions and activities of the brain, nerves, and sense organs.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:20am–10:45am, Tue Thu 12:35pm–2:00pm, Thu 2:25pm–5:30pm, Tue 2:25pm–5:30pm