BIOL 1 - General Biology

    Recent Professors
    Rachael P. Hamby, Kwame O. Eshun, Kalee R. Christensen
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    6.1Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Completion of CHEM 1A, CHEM 3A/3B, or higher level chemistry course with grade of "C" or better; AND completion of intermediate algebra or higher with grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement; AND eligibility for ENGL 11
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of BIOL 1
    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
    Part of the BIOL 1/BIOL 140 and BIOL 1/BIOL 2/BIOL 3 course series for life science majors. Introduction to the principles of general biological concepts including the scientific method, biomolecules, cell structure and function with emphasis on cellular and molecular biology, genetics, and evolution. Lab focuses on key concepts of cell and molecular biology. Non-life science majors see BIOL 10 or BIOL 11. (C-ID BIOL 190) (CSU, UC)
    Usually Held
    Tue 1:00pm–4:05pm, Tue 5:30pm–8:35pm, Mon 3:30pm–6:35pm, Mon Wed 12:20pm–1:40pm