BIOL 3 - Fundamentals of Biology

    Recent Professors
    Chen T. T., Jayachandran S., Haghighat M., Von Der Ohe C. G., Kim-Rajab O. S., Lee S. I., Baker E. H., Bober M. A. and 3 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    Cal-GETC Area 5B (Biological Sciences, + LAB) *No UC credit given for BIOL 3 if taken after BIOL 21, 22 or 23. This general biology course is for transfer students who are not biology majors. Topics include basic molecular and cellular biology, genetics, the anatomy and physiology of plants, animals and humans, the diversity of life, evolution, and ecology. Current environmental issues and new developments in biological science are discussed. Laboratory experiences are integrated and stress scientific methodology and thinking. Credit is allowed for either BIOL 3 or BOTANY 1, but not both.
    Usually Held
    Mon 6:45pm–9:55pm, Mon Wed 12:30pm–4:45pm, Thu 12:45pm–3:50pm, Thu 12:45pm–3:55pm