Recent SemestersSpring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Fall 2021Class Size32–35 studentsCredits3 Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2DescriptionThis course is a broad survey of genetics, with a focus on the societal impacts of topics in genetics such as human genetic disease, biotechnology, reproductive technologies, and evolution. The honors component involves an in-depth analysis of specific topics, using current information from research journals. Students cannot get credit for both BIO 017 and BIO 017H. Enrollment in the Honors Program. 