Biology - BIOL
8 courses · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
BIOL B3A General Biology I
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra or equivalent with a grade of C or better or placement using the current college process
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- BIOL 135S
This course is intended for biology majors. It is considered a survey course, as it covers basic biology and the diversity of unicellular and multicellular organisms. This course also emphasizes general biological principles, classification, structure, function and evolutionary adaptations of organisms (including plants, fungi, animals, and unicellular organisms) to their environments.
BIOL B3B General Biology II
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of CHEM B1A or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- BIOL 135S
Principles of cell biology, molecular biology, metabolism, biochemistry, molecular genetics, and physiology. Field trips may be required.
BIOL B8 Introduction to Environmental Science
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENVS 100
Introduction to environmental issues from a scientific perspective, focusing on physical, chemical, and biological processes within the Earth system, the interaction between humans and these processes, and the role of science in finding sustainable solutions. Topics include ecological principles, biodiversity, climate change, sustainability, renewable and no-renewable energy, water resources, air and water pollution, and solid waste management.
BIOL B11 Concepts of Biology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A non-majors introductory course that applies biological concepts to issues of everyday life. Concepts considered include scientific method; ecosystems and energy flow; organization, structure, function, behavior and evolution of organisms; inheritance; disease; ethics. Field Trips may be required.
BIOL B16 General Microbiology
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of BIOL B3A or equivalent with a grade of C or better. OR Successful completion of BIOL B3B or equivalent with a grade of C or better. OR Successful completion of BIOL B32 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of CHEM B11 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. OR Successful completion of CHEM B1A or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the study of microorganisms including: survey of microorganisms, history of microbiology, microbial control through physical and chemical agents, bacterial genetics and biogenetic engineering, bacterial metabolism, bacterial, fungal, protozoal, helminth and viral diseases by transmission. In addition, immunology, public health epidemiology, nosocomial infections, and microbial applications to food, water and sewage treatment are discussed. Field trips may be required.
BIOL B18 Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An integrated life science course specifically targeted for students in allied health programs. Topics include microscopic and gross anatomy as well as physiology of all human organ systems: skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, excretory, nervous, endocrine, reproductive and integumentary. Additional topics will address cell structure and function, human development and human heredity.
BIOL B32 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- BIOL 115S
This is the first part of a two-semester integrated anatomy and physiology sequence that covers the structure, function, integration and homeostasis of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, organ system and organism level, including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, urinary, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems. This series meets the diverse needs of students seeking careers in such allied health fields as nursing, pharmacy, and physician's assistant. This is the first part of a two-semester integrated anatomy and physiology sequence that covers the structure, function, integration and homeostasis of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, organ system and organism level, including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, urinary, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems. This series meets the diverse needs of students seeking careers in such allied health fields as nursing, pharmacy, and physician's assistant. It is strongly recommended that students complete the entire Anatomy and Physiology sequence at the same institution as the material may not be covered in the same semester order at different schools. Therefore, students taking one semester at one school may not be given credit for the same semester at a different school. Note: Completion of BIOL 32 + BIOL 33 is equivalent to C-ID BIOL 115B, where credit is given for both Human Anatomy (C-ID BIOL 110) and Human Physiology (C-ID BIOL 112) by completing a 2-semester blended course. BIOL 32 or BIOL 33 alone do not give credit for C-ID BIOL 110 (Anatomy) or C-ID BIOL 112 (Physiology) but only 4 units for a G.E. lab science. C-ID: BIOL 115B (When BIOL B32 and B33 are both taken)
BIOL B33 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of BIOL B32 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- BIOL 115S
This is the second part of a two-semester integrated anatomy and physiology sequence that covers the structure, function, integration and homeostasis of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, organ system and organism level, including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, urinary, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems. This series meets the diverse needs of students seeking careers in such allied health fields as nursing, pharmacy, and physician's assistant. This is the second part of a two-semester integrated anatomy and physiology sequence that covers the structure, function, integration and homeostasis of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, organ system and organism level, including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, urinary, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems. This series meets the diverse needs of students seeking careers in such allied health fields as nursing, pharmacy, and physician's assistant. It is strongly recommended that students complete the entire Anatomy and Physiology sequence at the same institution as the material may not be covered in the same semester order at different schools. Therefore, students taking one semester at one school may not be given credit for the same semester at a different school. Note: Completion of BIOL 32 + BIOL 33 is equivalent to C-ID BIOL 115B, where credit is given for both Human Anatomy (C-ID BIOL 110) and Human Physiology (C-ID BIOL 112) by completing a 2-semester blended course. BIOL 32 or BIOL 33 alone do not give credit for C-ID BIOL 110 (Anatomy) or C-ID BIOL 112 (Physiology) but only 4 units for a G.E. lab science. C-ID: BIOL 115B (When BIOL B32 and B33 are both taken).