BIO- 60 - Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

    Recent Professors
    J. Julius
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CHE 1A or CHE 1AH
    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
    Description: An intensive course for all Life Science majors designed to prepare the student for upper division courses in molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, evolution, and genetics. Course material includes principles of biochemistry, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function, metabolism including photosynthesis and respiration, cell division and its control, classical and molecular genetics, signal transduction, early animal development, evolution and the diversity of life at the cellular level. 72.00 hours lecture and 54.00 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:30am–1:35pm, Wed 2:00pm–5:10pm