3 California Natural History (4)
Class hours: 3 lecture; 3 laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
An ecological introduction to California’s natural communities. Lecture topics include: energetics, materials cycling, succession, and characteristics of natural communities. Laboratory stresses interrelationships among flora and fauna, geology, and climate, with emphasis on field recognition. This course is recommended for teacher preparation.

4 Field Botany (4)
Class hours: 2 lecture; 6 laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
The biology of California plant communities emphasizing taxonomic field identification, ecology, and evolution.

5 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
Class hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Provides a basic understanding of the process of life at the molecular and cellular level. Emphasis on structure and function relationships, molecular aspects of inheritance, the processing and expression of genetic information, evolutionary relationships at the molecular level, and recombinant DNA techniques. Lab and field experiences.

10 Concepts in Biology (3)
Class hours: 3 lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
Integrated approach to the major biological themes and principles common to all living things. The position of the human species in nature.

10L Elements of Biology Laboratory (1)
Class hours: 3 laboratory.
Prerequisite: Biology 10 or 12.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations.
Hands-on approach to the principles and concepts of general biology for the non-major. Students investigate topics ranging from the cellular level to ecosystems. Both laboratory and field studies may be used to explore the relevance of biology to an informed citizenry.

11 Evolution, Sex, and Behavior (3)
Class hours: 3 lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
The dynamics, organization, and evolutionary origins of animal social structures, including human societies. Emphasis on the selective pressures that shape animal behavior and the relationships of behavioral traits to the reproductive success of the organism. Includes discussion of various forms of competition, nepotism, and altruistic behavior in a wide variety of animal species, including humans.

12 Introduction to Human Genetics (3)
Class hours: 3 lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
General principles of genetics and reproduction in wellness and disease, as applied to humans. Topics include the role of genetics in women’s issues, ethnic differences, and psychological characteristics. Discussion of the impact of genetics and biotechnology.

13 Drugs and Society (3)
Class hours: 3 lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU.
The biological, social, and psychological implications of drug use, misuse, and abuse in the United States, past and present.

14 Health Science (3)
Class hours: 3 lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Human health and wellness. Topics include: mental health; nutrition; abuse of drugs, alcohol and tobacco; sexually transmitted diseases and other communicable and non-communicable diseases; physical fitness; and many other aspects of positive health. May satisfy the health education unit requirement for a teaching credential in the state of California.

20 Human Anatomy (4)
Class hours: 3 lecture; 3 laboratory.
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1A as determined by the Chaffey assessment process, or completion of English 450 or English as a Second Language 450 is recommended.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. (CAN BIOL SEQ B = BIOL 20 + 22)
A systematic study of the microscopic and macroscopic structures of the human body. Emphasis on cell structures, skeletal, muscular, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, digestive, excretory, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Includes clinical considerations and disorders of these systems.

22 Human Physiology (4)
Class hours: 3 lecture; 3 laboratory.
Prerequisite: Biology 20, and Chemistry 9 or 10 or high school chemistry.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. (CAN BIOL SEQ B = BIOL 20 + 22)
The dynamic nature of life processes in the human body, including the physiology of the cell and the functions and interrelations of the various organ systems. Lab emphasizes experimentation and scientific reasoning.

23 General Microbiology (3)
Class hours: 3 lecture.
Prerequisite: Biology 22, or Biology 50 and Chemistry 10 or high school chemistry.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. (CAN BIOL 14 = BIOL 23 + 23L)
Introduction to microbiology, with strong emphasis on microorganisms pathogenic to humans. Topics include: microbial morphology, genetics, taxonomy, metabolism, and relationship to disease; mechanisms of controlling microbes; and immunology.

23L General Microbiology Laboratory (2)
Class hours: 6 laboratory.
Corequisite: Biology 23 (may be taken previously).
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. (CAN BIOL 14 = BIOL 23 + 23L)
Introduction to microbiology laboratory techniques. Methods of culturing, staining, biochemically analyzing, and classifying microorganisms.

30 Beginning Medical Terminology (3)
Class hours: 3 lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Applied medical etymology including the origin, correct spelling, pronunciation, meaning, and current usage of common medical terms and their application to clinical records and reports. Emphasis on roots, prefixes, infixes, suffixes, medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms common in patients’ records and laboratory reports.

50 Core Biology (4)
Class hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 25 as determined by the Chaffey assessment process, or completion of Mathematics 420.Advisory: Completion of Chemistry 10 is recommended.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. (CAN BIOL 2)
Comprehensive introduction to the essential principles of biology with emphasis on cellular structure  and function. Laboratory includes instrumentation, experimental design, and data analysis common in the biological sciences. Recommended for majors in biology and related fields.

52 General Botany (5)
Class hours: 3 lecture; 6 laboratory.
Prerequisite: Biology 50.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor. (CAN BIOL 6)
Introduction to the developmental and comparative morphology, function, heredity, physiology, and evolution of vascular plants and bryophytes.

55 Vertebrate Zoology (5)
Class hours: 3 lecture; 6 laboratory.
Prerequisite: Biology 50.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Biology of vertebrate animals emphasizing evolutionary history, reproduction, growth and development, and a functional survey of organ systems. Laboratory includes sections on histology, embryology,  and a comparative study of vertebrate systems.

56 Invertebrate Zoology (4)
Class hours: 3 lecture; 3 laboratory.
Prerequisite: Biology 50.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Biology of invertebrate animals emphasizing anatomy, systematics, ecology, and evolutionary relationships. Laboratory is primarily a survey of the major invertebrate phyla.

63 Population Biology (4)
Class hours: 3 lecture; 3 laboratory plus 8 hours special laboratory to be scheduled by the instructor.
Prerequisite: Biology 50.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Introduction to the principles, theories, and methods of population biology.

90 Seminar: Biology (2)
Class hours: 2 lecture.
Prerequisite: Biology 50.
Limitation on Enrollment: Admission is by competitive written application closing Friday of week 14 of the preceding term.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
Student-oriented discussions centered around individual presentations of previously selected biological concepts, subjects, and materials. May be taken three times, however, no single-subject, specialinterest seminar class may be repeated.

90A Biology Honors Seminar (1)
Class hours: 1 lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
Honors component for Biology. Topics of interest are chosen by the instructor and students, and are presented in a seminar format. Prerequisites and/or corequisites are required. May be taken four times with change in topic emphasis.

92A-H Special Topics: Biology (.5-6)
Class hours .5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
Pursues certain specializations in the biological sciences. See class schedule for the current topic. May be taken three times regardless of the unit combination, however, no single-subject, special-interest topic may be repeated. May require prerequisites and/or corequisites, based on the content of the course.

92LA-H Special Topics Laboratory: Biology (.5-6)
Class hours: 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 9, 12, 15, or 18 laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
Topics of special interest or specific areas of specialization in biology, with emphasis on laboratory skills, procedures, and techniques not covered in the regular curriculum. See class schedule for the current topic. May be taken three times regardless of the unit combination, however no single-subject, specialinterest topic may be repeated. May require prerequisites and/or corequisites, based on the content of the course.

98A,B,C Independent Study: Biology (1, 2 or 3)
Class hours: 1, 2, or 3.
Limitation on Enrollment: Instructor signature is required for registration.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
For the student who is capable and has the desire to explore and develop an independent project in the biological sciences. Before registering, student and instructor must reach agreement concerning subject and scope of the project. Individual inquiry, special techniques, and selected readings apply. May be taken four times regardless of the unit combination, however, no project subject may be repeated.

423 Introductory Microbiology for Vocational Careers (2.5)
Class hours: 2 lecture; 1.5 laboratory.
Introduction to the concepts of aseptic technique and microbial contamination. A survey of microorganisms including structure and lifecycles, and of concepts related to pathogenesis, host  defense, and methods of control.

424 Anatomy and Physiology (3) [Cx]
Class hours: 3 lecture.
Human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on the structures and functions of the organ systems. Course is intended for students entering vocational programs.

424L Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory (1)
Class hours: 3 laboratory.
Corequisite: Biology 424 (may be taken previously).
Anatomy and physiology of organ systems from cell through system levels. Computer simulations, laboratory equipment, dissections, and other diagnostic tools are used to demonstrate important concepts.