BIO 4A - PRINCIPLES OF CELLULAR BIOLOGY

    Recent Professors
    S. Teh, A. Sirulnik
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    28–36 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1A
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of BIO 4A
    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
    Covers the principles and applications of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function, biological molecules, homeostasis, cell reproduction and its controls, molecular genetics, classical/Mendelian genetics, cell metabolism including photosynthesis and respiration, and cellular communication. The philosophy of science, methods of scientific inquiry and experimental design are foundations to the course. Intended for biology majors completing the Biology AS-T degree; may also be taken by Biology A.S. majors. Field trips may be required to fulfill objectives of the course.
    Usually Held
    Wed 1:30pm–4:20pm, Tue Thu 10:30am–11:50am, Tue Thu 9:00am–10:20am, Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:50pm