Apr 14, 2026  
Course Catalog 2025-2026 
  
Course Catalog 2025-2026

BIO 100 - Introduction to Biology


Credits: 4

Advisory: MAT095 and ENGL C1000  
Description: This course encompasses the study of basic biological concepts and emphasis on characteristics of plants, animals, human body systems, cells, health, genetics and the environment. BIO 100 may be taken concurrently with BIO 101  or independent of BIO 101 . Not for biology major credit.

Transferable
Transferable to both UC and CSU

General Education:
  • CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 5- Physical and Biological Sciences- 5B: Biological Science )


Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe the theory of on the origin of species by means of natural selection.
  2. Explain and be able to discuss why cells are the basic units and structures of life.
  3. Explain the basic differences between photosynthesis and cellular respiration.


Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 72
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 4