Biology
26 courses · Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
BIOL C100 Introduction to Biology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Biology for non-science majors. A general study of the basic concepts of biology, including the human body and the environment. Emphasis on the characteristics of plant and animal life, human body systems, health, genetics, and the interaction of organisms in their environment.
BIOL C100C Introduction to Biology Lecture/Lab
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
A general study of the basic concepts of biology including the human body and the environment. Emphasis on the characteristics of plant and animal life, human body systems, health, genetics, and the interaction of organisms in their environment. This lecture and lab course is suitable as a general education elective for non-science majors. Course combines content from BIOL C100 and BIOL C100L.
BIOL C100L Introduction to Biology Lab
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- BIOL C100 or concurrent enrollment.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Formerly: BIOL C101. Biology lab for non-science majors. A general study of plant and animal life processes to acquaint the non-biology major with basic biological concepts and instruments in the laboratory.
BIOL C102 Introduction to the Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
This lecture-only course provides a general overview of the anatomy and physiology of the eleven human body systems. It is designed for the student with little or no biological background who would like to learn more about the structure and function of the human body, including anatomical and physiological terminology, the student who would like a preparatory course before embarking on the more advanced anatomy and physiology courses, and the student interested in the many of the Health Science majors, Science and Math Area of Emphasis, or the Allied Health Care Careers Certificate, or as a life science general education credit.
BIOL C103 Introduction to Marine Science
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
A general study of the marine environment. Examines the chemical, biological, and geological properties of the sea; the sea as a natural resource; and its geo-political and economic impact. Enrollment Limitation: MRSC C100; students who complete BIOL C103 may not enroll in or receive credit for MRSC C100.
BIOL C104 Medical Terminology for Health Professionals
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- HIT 103 X
This course introduces students to the subject of Medical Terminology and prepares them for all careers in the medical field. It covers the study of the basic elements of medical terms as well as the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body. In addition, it covers the medical terms used to describe different pathological conditions, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic procedures.
BIOL C106 Human Ecology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Provides students with an understanding of the biological implication of man's interplay with the planet. The course is focused on the biological prospects of the future as viewed by examining the biosphere and biogeochemical cycles. Future predictions and current topics will be analyzed in relationship to planet management. Enrollment Limitation: ECOL C100; students who complete BIOL C106 may not enroll in or receive credit for ECOL C100.
BIOL C109 Career Choices in Healthcare
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This one-unit course explores numerous healthcare career opportunities, including inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary services; as well as professional, allied health, and athletic training careers. Students will also evaluate their own personal interests as they learn about the variety of healthcare careers. Healthcare is one of the largest employers in Southern California and nationwide. Enrollment Limitation: HLTH C109; students who complete BIOL C109 may not enroll in or receive credit for HLTH C109.
BIOL C120 Biology of Aging
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
This course will explore normal versus abnormal changes in aging and the human ability to adapt. Each body system will be reviewed, focusing on how age changes relate to the development of disorders and diseases in later life. Methods of assisting older persons in adapting to acute and chronic illnesses and in health promotion and maintenance will be discussed. Enrollment Limitation: AGNG C122; students who complete BIOL C120 may not enroll in or receive credit for AGNG C122.
BIOL C122 Bioethics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Bioethics looks at the ethical implications of advancements in biology and medicine and at how they affect decisions on life, death, biotechnology, politics, law, and philosophy. This course fulfills the philosophy humanities requirement. Enrollment Limitation: PHIL C122; students who complete BIOL C122 may not enroll in or receive credit for PHIL C122.
BIOL C180 Cell and Molecular Biology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- CHEM C180.
- Advisory
- Eligibility for ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
- C-ID
- BIOL 190, BIOL 135 S
This course, intended for biological sciences and pre-health profession majors, explores principles and applications in cell and molecular biology. Topics include biological molecules; homeostasis; viruses; eukaryotic/prokaryotic cell structure and function; cell metabolism, including photosynthesis and respiration; cell communication; cell reproduction and its controls; classical (Mendelian) genetics; molecular genetics; and biotechnology.
BIOL C185 Diversity of Organisms
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours; 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- BIOL C180.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- BIOL 140, BIOL 135 S
This course is a survey of the basic biology and diversity of unicellular and multicellular organisms designed to satisfy the major requirements for an Associate or Baccalaureate degree in the Biological Sciences. It emphasizes general biological principles, such as phylogeny, classification, structure, function, evolution, and environmental interactions by focusing on ecological, evolutionary, anatomical and physiological relationships among major taxa of bacteria, archaeans, protists, fungi, plants, and animals. The laboratory portion of this course emphasizes hands-on learning through hypothesis development, data collection and analysis in the field and laboratory; dissection, microscopy, and identification of living and non-living specimens.
BIOL C200 Pharmacology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- BIOL C225.
- Advisory
- CHEM C110 or CHEM C180; eligibility for ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- HIT 107 X
This course, designed for students entering professional health care programs, covers the basic principles of pharmacology; classification of drugs, methods, and routes of administration, distribution, absorption, excretion; desired and toxic effects; indication and contraindication for use.
BIOL C210 General Microbiology
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours; 108 lab hours
- Advisory
- CHEM C110, BIOL C100 or BIOL C180, and eligibility for ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Major concepts of microbiology are discussed as they relate to the principal classes of microorganisms: bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, and viruses. Topics covered include 1) functional anatomy of prokaryotes and eukaryotes 2) microbial metabolism and genetics 3) characteristics and control of microbial growth 4) microbial taxonomy and methods of microbial classification 5) host-microbe interactions 6) mechanisms of microbial pathogenicity 7) immunology 8) biotechnology and human infectious diseases. The laboratory focuses on methods for identifying and characterizing microbes, including aseptic technique, microscopy, staining, cultivation, molecular biology, and bioinformatics. Both lecture and laboratory content relate to general and clinical applications.
BIOL C220 Human Anatomy
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Advisory
- BIOL C100 or BIOL C102 and ENGL C1000 and MATH C100.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
- C-ID
- BIOL 110 B
Formerly: BIOL C170. Introduction to the structure and design of the human body. Includes structural components, spatial relationships, and body system interactions. Students participate in the laboratory, which will include dissections. Appropriate for students interested in human anatomy and in pursuing a health field pathway; satisfies requirements for nursing, physician assistant, occupational therapy, physical therapy, pre-pharmacy majors, kinesiology majors, medical, dental, and other health field programs.
BIOL C221 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Formerly: BIOL C105. This course with laboratory introduces students to the subject of Anatomy and Physiology of the human body. It highlights the interaction between different body systems to maintain homeostasis. This course prepares students for many programs in the medical field.
BIOL C225 Human Physiology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- BIOL C220 or concurrent enrollment.
- Advisory
- A course taught at the level of Preparation for College Composition or appropriate English placement and a course taught at the level of intermediate algebra or appropriate math placement.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
- C-ID
- BIOL 120 B
Emphasis is on integration of body systems and the interrelationships for maintaining body homeostasis. This course is designed for pre-medical health field majors including the pre-nursing, pre-physical therapy, pre-occupational therapy, pre-pharmacy, pre-physician assistant, pre-dental, and pre-medical student.
BIOL C226 Pathophysiology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- BIOL C220 and BIOL C225.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- HIT 105X
Pathophysiology is the study of disease processes in the human. This course introduces the fundamentals of pathophysiology, focusing on essential concepts of physiologic changes and altered functions in the human body resulting from disease processes. Principles from anatomy, physiology, and chemistry provide the foundation for the study of pathophysiology, body systems, etiology and pathogenesis. Diagnostic procedures, preventative measures and current therapeutic regimens are explored.
BIOL C281 Biochemistry
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- CHEM C220.
- Advisory
- BIOL C180.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introduction to the chemistry of biology with a focus on the structure and function of biomolecules, metabolic processes, and hormonal regulation. This course serves to satisfy transfer requirements for some biology majors. This course is identical to CHEM C281. Enrollment Limitation: CHEM C281; students who complete BIOL C281 may not enroll in or receive credit for CHEM C281.
BIOL C283 Genetics
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- BIOL C180 and CHEM C180 or CHEM C185.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course covers the principles of Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance, eukaryotic and prokaryotic gene transmission, replication, mutation, recombination, gene expression and regulation, cell division, human genetic diseases, and ethical implications of genetics. Emphasis is placed on problem solving.
BIOL C291A Work Experience Education
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Formerly: BIOL C291. This course enhances each work experience education (WEE) participant's job skills by bridging the gap between educational theory and on-the-job practices through individualized performance objectives related to the student's career or occupational goal. Note: 54 hours of paid or non-paid work in biological sciences and related fields, for each one-semester credit. This course aligns with updates to California Education Code (Title V) related to work experience education, revised August 2023.
BIOL C292A Work Experience Education
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 108 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Formerly: BIOL C292. This course enhances each work experience education (WEE) participant's job skills by bridging the gap between educational theory and on-the-job practices through individualized performance objectives related to the student's career or occupational goal. Note: 54 hours of paid or non-paid work in biological sciences and related fields, for each one-semester credit. This course aligns with updates to California Education Code (Title V) related to work experience education, revised August 2023.
BIOL C296 Advanced Anatomical Dissection
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- BIOL C220 with a minimum grade of A and instructor approval.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This lab course provides prior anatomy students the opportunity to dissect a portion of a human cadaver. The student will independently perform the dissections during open laboratory times under the guidance of an anatomy instructor. At the end of the course, the student will have successfully dissected a selected section of a cadaver that can be used in future anatomy courses.
BIOL C297 Master Advanced Anatomical Dissection
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- BIOL C220 with a minimum Grade of A and BIOL C296 with a minimum Grade of A; Instructor Approval.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This lab course provides prior anatomy students who have completed Advanced Anatomical Dissection the opportunity to master dissect a portion of a human cadaver. The student will independently perform the dissections during open laboratory times under the guidance of an anatomy instructor. At the end of the course, the student will have masterfully dissected a selected section of a cadaver that can be used in future anatomy courses.
BIOL C299 Research and Experimental Design
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the culture of science and research. Students will read and discuss research articles, write brief reports, give oral presentations and learn about lab safety, research ethics, scientific discourse and future career prospects.
BIOL C299L Research Skills Laboratory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- BIOL C299.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Research under the supervision of a faculty member intended for students who are eager for laboratory research experience. This laboratory class teaches experimental design and methods applied in biology, biotechnology, chemistry, and ecology, specifically geared toward life sciences. Methods such as those applied in cellular and molecular biology, 3D printing, ecological field studies, and data management will be studied and applied to original research projects. Skills learned include the ability to apply the processes of scientific inquiry to the study of biological concepts, the ability to use the compound microscope, aseptic technique, common techniques used in the biotech laboratory, and the use of laboratory equipment used in biotechnology and ecology.