Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionGeneral Education: SCC: Area 5; Cal-GETC: Area 5B An application of biological principles as they relate to the field of biotechnology that applies these principles to produce products, especially medicines. Topics include the fundamental chemical processes common in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, the structure and function of biological molecules (proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, and lipids), principles of cellular and molecular biology, basic immunology, and classical and molecular genetics with an emphasis on gene expression and genetic engineering. The laboratory addresses the core skills and techniques common to the biotechnology industry. This course is intended for students exploring a major in Biotechnology and as a general education option for all students.Usually HeldFri 12:00pm–12:35pm, Fri 12:36pm–2:50pm, Fri 9:00am–11:50am, Thu 2:00pm–4:50pm 