General Biology

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Units: 4 Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM 1A, CHEM 3A/3B, or higher level chemistry course with grade of "C" or better; AND completion of intermediate algebra or higher with grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement; AND eligibility for ENGL 11 Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL C1000 Hours: 108 (54 lecture, 54 laboratory) Part of the BIOL 1/BIOL 140 and BIOL 1/BIOL 2/BIOL 3 course series for life science majors. Introduction to the principles of general biological concepts including the scientific method, biomolecules, cell structure and function with emphasis on cellular and molecular biology, genetics, and evolution. Lab focuses on key concepts of cell and molecular biology. Non-life science majors see BIOL 10 or BIOL 11. (C-ID BIOL 190) (CSU, UC)