The course will examine the cell as the basic unit of life. Topics will include cell chemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, and cell division. The course will conclude with an introduction to genetics and the molecular basis of inheritance. Laboratory work will provide students with the basic skills necessary to work in advanced biology laboratory courses. This is the first required biology course in the AS Biological Science program. Students planning to enroll in a health science program should enroll in Introduction to Biology (BIO-105) or Human Biology/Lab (BIO-108).
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Fall 2026 · 6 sections
Sep 8 – Dec 18
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01Class #69055-BIO-195-01
Days & timeMonday 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM D Building D301 (Hybrid Course)10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online ONLN (Hybrid Course)
LocationD Building D301Online ONLN
InstructorKasili, P
02Class #69056-BIO-195-02
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Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM D Building D301 (Hybrid Course)10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online ONLN (Hybrid Course)
LocationD Building D301Online ONLN
InstructorKasili, P
03Class #73138-BIO-195-03
Days & timeTuesday 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM D Building D301 (Hybrid Course)8:30 AM - 11:00 AM Online ONLN (Hybrid Course)
LocationD Building D301Online ONLN
InstructorBenjamin, S
04Class #77651-BIO-195-04
Days & timeThursday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM D Building D301 (Hybrid Course)1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Online ONLN (Hybrid Course)
LocationD Building D301Online ONLN
InstructorBenjamin, S
201Class #77654-BIO-195-201
Days & timeMonday 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM D Building D301 (Hybrid Course)6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Online ONLN (Hybrid Course)
LocationD Building D301Online ONLN
InstructorMukherjee, S
200Class #87168-BIO-195-200
Days & timeThursday 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM D Building D301 (Hybrid Course)6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Online ONLN (Hybrid Course)