BTEC 170 - Principles of Applied Bioscience

    Recent Professors
    Martha G. Perez Murillo, Bryan Olney, Michael Anthony P. Diaz, Joseph S. Ramahi, Katherine E. Ward, Jing J. Folsom, Jaime L. Abdilla, Nick V. Kapp
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    30–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    A survey of the principles that govern the living world, from molecules to cells and tissues, to organs and whole organisms, to populations and ecosystems, to the entire biosphere. Special emphasis is placed upon experimental approaches, current issues, and practical application of the scientific method and biological principles to issues affecting public health, agriculture, and socioeconomic change. Current news and developments in relevant areas of biological sciences and biotechnology will be reviewed and discussed. Also listed as BIOL 170.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:10am–10:25am, Mon Wed Fri 2:10pm–2:50pm