BIOL 21 - Cell Biology and Evolution

    Recent Professors
    Meyer A. E., Lee S. I., Vagin O.
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 11.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of BIOL 21
    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
    Cal-GETC Area 5B (Biological Sciences, + LAB) *No UC credit for BIOL 3, BOTANY 1 or ZOOL 5 if taken after BIOL 21, 22 or 23. This is the first course of a three-course lecture and laboratory sequence for Biology majors, including Biology 21, 22, and 23. It describes how scientists approach the scientific method to generate scientific knowledge; studies the history, evidence, and mechanisms of evolution; identifies the chemistry of four classes of macromolecules; elucidates the cell principle including cell structure, function, and physiology; describes general energy metabolism; and illustrates the processes of growth and reproduction through mitosis, meiosis, development, and life cycles. Students are required to perform at least two experiments that require data collection, computer-based data management and graphing, and scientific analysis and interpretation of data. The course is designed to meet the needs of students transferring to upper division biology study.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:15am–11:20am