- General Biology (4 Units)

Catalog description

Examines fundamental principles of biology with a focus on cellular biology, metabolic processes, genetics, and evolution. Addresses the chemical foundations of living things, cell structure and function, energy production by cells, cellular reproduction, inheritance, molecular genetics, and principles of evolution. Laboratory work reinforces course concepts and emphasizes scientific thinking skills. This course provides one of the two semesters of general biology content typically offered for science majors and university transfer students. (Prerequisite: Test score required to register)