Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size24 studentsCredits4PrerequisiteCHEM R120 and a course taught at the level of intermediate algebra or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2DescriptionThe first semester of biology for majors introduces the student to principles of cellular and molecular biology. Knowledge from a breadth of disciplines related to health, medical and research science careers is examined including: biochemistry, metabolism, molecular biology, genetics, cellular biology, recombinant DNA, developmental biology, microbiology and molecular evolution. While the diversity of life is surveyed, an emphasis is placed on the biology worldview derived from experimental data of specific model genera, animal cell culture systems and prokaryotic/eukaryotic viruses. The method of generating hypothesis based research results and the role of paradigms in advancing biological science theory are examined.Usually HeldMon 10:30am–12:20pm, Mon 9:30am–11:20am 