BIOL 101 - General Biology

    Recent Professors
    mfierro@riohondo.edu, vkowalski@riohondo.edu, jesdin@riohondo.edu, TRyan@riohondo.edu, PMerinoCarreon@riohondo.edu, hkim@riohondo.edu, cprice@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have a knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.
    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
    This course is a General Education course open to all students, and is designed to provide an introduction to concepts and principles of modern biology. Topics covered include cell structure and function, energy relationships, genetic control mechanisms, concepts of evolution, biological diversity, and ecosystem function. The laboratory component of the course emphasizes the application of the scientific method as a tool to understanding living systems.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 8:00am–9:25am, Mon Wed 5:30pm–6:55pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:25am, Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:10pm