BIO 001A - General Biology: Cells

    Recent Professors
    Carla DiGennaro
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    32 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    (BIO 010 or BIO 011) and (CHM 001A or CHM 001AH) and Intermediate Algebra skills Advisory: CHM 001B or CHM 001BH
    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 is a comprehensive introduction to cell and molecular biology, and is designed for students pursuing degrees in biology or professional programs such as medicine or pharmacy. Topics addressed in lecture and lab include biochemistry, the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, cellular metabolism, prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene expression and regulation, and selected topics in human physiology.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 2:15pm–5:25pm, Tue Thu 2:15pm–5:25pm, Mon Wed 12:40pm–2:05pm