BIO 101 - Biological Principles

    Recent Professors
    Jennifer Richmond
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, 2027MSP
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    6.4Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 101
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of BIO 101
    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
    Study of general principles of biology in relationship to the processes of all living organisms. Topics include an introduction to the nature of science, reproduction, development, evolution, energetics, molecular biology, genetics, cellular structure, homeostatic mechanisms, ecology and taxonomy. Core course intended for biology and biology-related majors.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:20am–11:45am, Thu 1:30pm–4:35pm, Thu 9:15am–12:20pm, Fri 10:20am–1:25pm