BIOL 002 - Cell and Molecular Biology

    Recent Professors
    Kacey VanderVorst, Edward Re
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Difficulty
    7.7Heavyout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 001
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    General Education: Cal-GETC: Area 5B, 5C This course, intended for biology majors, covers the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, biological molecules, cell reproduction and its controls, Mendelian and molecular genetics, cell physiology and metabolism including cellular respiration and photosynthesis, cellular communication, and homeostasis. An extensive laboratory component teaches the techniques used in biotechnology to manipulate DNA and to study proteins.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:50pm, Mon Wed 2:00pm–4:10pm, Mon Wed 4:11pm–4:50pm, Tue Thu 11:00am–1:50pm