Biology
9 courses · College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
BIOL 1A General Biology
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 001A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to cell structure and function, metabolism, molecular and organism genetics, animal physiology.
BIOL 1B General Biology
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- BIOL 001A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Origin of life, evolution, classification, plant structure and function, ecology. (CAN Biology Sequence A)
BIOL 2 Human Anatomy
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- BIOL C1000 , Biol 24 (basic Human anatomy and Physiology)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- BIOL 110
Detailed study of human body structure: Molecules, cells, tissues, organs and organ systems, basic physiology and cell division, selected human diseases. Laboratory work includes extensive use of micro-scopes, figures/charts, three-dimensional models, dissected human cadavers, and dissection of other mammalian organisms/organs.
BIOL 3 Microbiology
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 001A or CHEM 030A or CHEM 32: Integrated General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry or
- Advisory
- BIOL C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Survey of the various microscopic agents of particular importance to humans: Emphasis on microbes involved in infectious diseases, host defenses against disease, elements of infectious chains and means utilized for breaking the chains.
BIOL 4 Human Physiology
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 001A or CHEM 030A or CHEM 32: Integrated General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry or
- Advisory
- BIOL 002
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- 120B
Detailed study of human body function: Molecules, cells, tissues, organs and organ systems, basic anatomy essential to understanding function, physical and chemical factors and processes, and selected human diseases. Laboratory work includes computer simulations and interactive programs, physiological experiments and demonstrations, and use of microscopes.
BIOL 10 Introduction to Biology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to biology through study of the structure, function, interrelationships, genetics, ecology and evolution of all life forms. Enhanced with selected laboratory experiments and required field trips. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in BIOL 1A or 1B.
BIOL 24 Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Fundamentals of the structure and function of the human body from an organ system perspective: Key concepts and basic principles of the chemistry of life and organic compounds, cells and tissues, cell physiology, organ systems, selected human diseases. Laboratory work includes use of microscopes, figures/charts, three-dimensional models, dissection of mammalian organs and demonstration of human cadavers.
BIOL 31 Nutrition
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Principle of human nutrition: Food from which nutrients come, the way in which the body make use of nutrients and problems of over and under nutrition
BIOL 102 Fundamentals of Oceanography
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to geological, chemical, physical and biological aspects of oceans and interactions among them: History of oceanography; plate tectonics and marine geology; the marine-land interface; oceans' roles as a dominant influence on the earth, its climate, and the lives of its inhabitants; global and local ocean resource management, and preservation of marine environments; and the deep sea: properties, animals and adaptations; analysis of data collected on research trips to local bay environments.