BIOL 115 - Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology)

    Recent Professors
    B. Koo, A. Begum, M. Plotkin
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026
    Class Size
    32 students
    Credits
    4
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This introductory course investigates topics in biology from cells to ecosystems. Topics include molecules of life, metabolism, information flow, evolution, biodiversity, ecological interactions, and current issues in science. Students will apply the process of science in the laboratory to investigate the course topics. Field trips may be part of the course.