Biological Sciences BIOL

BIOL-1 Principles of Biology

Units

4

Hours

36 lecture/108 lab total

Prerequisite

CHEM 1A with a grade of C or higher; Intermediate Algebra or Math Placement Level 4 or higher

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

BIOL 190

This is a biological science course emphasizing molecular and cellular organization, energetics of respiration and photosynthesis, and cell integration and development. Topics covered include general principles of heredity, evolution, speciation and ecology. This course is intended for majors in science.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

BIOL-5 Introduction to Human Biology

Units

3

Hours

54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)

Transfers to

CSU, UC (with credit limitation)

UC transfer limit – no credit if taken after ANAT 1 or PHY 1

This course is a one-semester introductory course in human anatomy and physiology presented with a medical emphasis. Selected topics on eleven organ systems are covered. This course is intended to serve medical assistants, licensed vocational nursing, and fire science majors. It also complements child development and nutrition majors. BIOL 5 is a prerequisite for the LVN program. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Offered: Fall 2026 (4 sections)

BIOL-6 Introduction to Human Biology Laboratory

Units

1

Hours

54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54)

Corequisite

BIOL 5, or previous completion of BIOL 5 with a grade of C or higher

Transfers to

CSU, UC (with credit limitation)

UC transfer limit – no credit if taken after ANAT 1 or PHY 1

This laboratory course is designed to complement BIOL 5 and is a one-semester human anatomy and physiology laboratory course. Exercises include anatomical language, microscopy, membrane transport processes, skeletal muscle contraction, cardiology, blood pressures, pulmonary ventilation, and enzymatic digestion. The anatomy of eleven organ systems is also included. BIOL 6 is a prerequisite for the LVN program. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Offered: Fall 2026 (3 sections)

BIOL-10 General Biology

Units

3

Hours

54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)

Transfers to

CSU, UC (with credit limitation)

Grading: Pass/No Pass Option

Note: BIOL 10 will meet the general education requirement for a laboratory science if taken with BIOL 10L.

UC transfer limit – no credit if taken after BIOL 1

This course is an introduction to the major concepts of modern biology. Topics covered include biochemistry, cell biology, heredity, and nature of genes, evolution, diversity of life, and principles of ecology. Emphasis will be placed on those aspects of biology that are rapidly reshaping our culture. This course may be offered in a distance education format. This course will meet the general education requirement for a laboratory science if taken with BIOL 10L.

Offered: Fall 2026 (6 sections)

BIOL-10L General Biology Laboratory

Units

1

Hours

54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54)

Corequisite

BIOL 10, or previous completion of BIOL 10 with a grade of C or higher.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Grading: Pass/No Pass Option

Note: BIOL 10L will meet the general education requirement for a laboratory science if taken with BIOL 10.

This is a laboratory experiments and demonstrations covering the basic concepts of the lecture course BIOL 10. The laboratory is designed to expose student to biological techniques including microscopy, biochemistry, genetics, evolution, diversity of life, and principles of ecology. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Offered: Fall 2026 (5 sections)

BIOL-11 Diversity of Life

Units

3

Hours

162 total hours (only offered in the distance education format)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Grading: Pass/No Pass Option

This course is a 3-unit, transferable, non-laboratory, computer-based life science course. It is available only on the Internet and is intended for those people who, for one reason or another, cannot come to the Shasta College campus for course work. Topics include molecular and cell biology, inheritance, gene expression, mutation, evolution and the diversity of living organisms.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

BIOL-12 Field Biology

Units

3

Hours

54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Note: A portion of this course may take place in an international location.

This course covers plant and animal morphology, classification, evolution, and ecological relationships examined through field and laboratory study, with an emphasis on field experiences. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

BIOL-12L Field Biology Laboratory

Units

1

Hours

54 lab total

Corequisite

BIOL 12

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Note: Lab/field portion of course may take place in an international location.

This laboratory course includes field techniques, experiments, and demonstrations covering the basic concepts of the lecture course BIOL 12. This laboratory course is designed to expose students to common biological field research methods, such as biological field sampling techniques including quadrants, transects, pitfall traps, light traps, and mist nets.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.