Biology

3    Introduction to Biology  (UC:CSU)  -  4 units

• Prerequisite: None    Advisory:  English 28 or ESL 8
• Lecture 3 hours + lab 3 hours
• Equivalent to CSUN Biology 101/100L; CSULA Biology 155 or 156 or 180                   

Students examine the fundamental principles of biology with laboratory emphasizing active use of the scientific method. Meets UC/CSU GE requirement of natural science with a lab.              

6    General Biology I - Molecular & Cellular Biology  (UC:CSU)  -  5 units

• Prerequisite: Chemistry 101 or Chemistry 65 with a grade of "C" or better    Advisory:  English 28 or ESL 8    
• Lecture 3 hours + lab 6 hours
• If completed Biology 7, together equivalent to: UCLA Life Science 1 & 2; CSUN Biology 106 & 107; CSULA Biology 100A, 100B, 100C
• Biology 6 + 7 + 40 = UCLA Life Science 1, 2 & 3

This course examines the unifying principles of biology through the study of biological molecules, cell structure and function, metabolism, inheritance, molecular genetics, evolution, and population genetics. Fundamental course for biology majors.

7    General Biology II - Organismal, Evolutionary & Ecological Biology (UC:CSU)  -  5 units

• Prerequisite: Math 125 with a grade of "C" or better    Advisory:  English 28 or ESL 8
• Lecture 3 hours + lab 6 hours
• If completed Biology 6, together equivalent to: UCLA Life Science 1 & 2; CSUN Biology 106 & 107; CSULA Biology 101, 102 & 103
• Biology 6 + 7 + 40 = UCLA Life Science 1, 2 & 3   

Students examine the unifying principles of biology through the study of phylogeny, taxonomy, animal and plant structure/function, population biology and ecology. Together with Biology 6, this is a fundamental course for biology majors.

33    Medical Terminology  -  3 units

• Prerequisite: None    Advisory:  None    
• Lecture 3 hours

Medical terms related to the structure and function of the human body in health and disease.  It is ideal for allied health professionals and allied health students. Emphasis is on words used in clinical medicine.