Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025Class Size24 studentsCredits5Prerequisitea course taught at the intermediate algebra or equivalent or placement by the College's multiple measures assessment process and CHEM M12 or high school chemistry Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionIntroduces students to major biological themes and principles that are fundamental to an understanding of life processes in any field of biology today. Includes the scientific process, experimental design, biological chemistry, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function, cellular metabolism, cell reproduction and its controls, cell communication, genetics, molecular biology, DNA technology and evolutionary processes. Credit Limitation: Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of "C" or better or "P". Moorpark College Honors program requires a letter grade.Usually HeldTue Thu 11:00am–12:50pm, Mon Wed 11:00am–12:50pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:50am, Thu 1:00pm–3:50pm 