Biology
9 courses · Woodland Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
BIOL-C1000 Introduction to Biology with Lab
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This combined lecture and laboratory course provides the non-biology major with an introduction to living things and their environment. Students use experimentation and investigation to develop important critical thinking skills. Students learn about the process of science, the building blocks of life, the role and regulation of DNA, how populations change over time, the movement of energy within and between life forms, and how species interact with each other and their surroundings. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply an understanding of biological concepts to current issues and their impacts on society.
BIOL-1 Introduction to Biological Molecules, Cells, and Cellular Processes
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or equivalent
- Advisory
- Eligibility for college level composition (C-ID ENGL 100)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- BIOL 190
An introduction to biology for majors that emphasizes the molecular, cellular, and environmental processes that are common to most organisms. Topics include an introduction to biomolecules, cell structure, reproduction, enzymes, fermentation, respiration, photosynthesis, molecular genetics, heredity, and evolution.
BIOL-4 Human Anatomy
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Satisfactory completion of BIOL1 or BIOL15
- Advisory
- Basic computer skills; Eligibility for college-level composition course
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- BIOL 110B
An introduction to the gross and microscopic structure of the human body with an emphasis on the anatomy and interrelationship between structure and function of the tissues, organs and organ systems. Human cadaver and/or mammalian specimen dissection required.
BIOL-5 Human Physiology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Satisfactory completion of BIOL1 or BIOL15
- Advisory
- Basic computer skills
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- BIOL 120B
An introduction to the physiological principles, function, integration and homeostasis of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, organ system and organism levels. Includes physiological topics within the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.
BIOL-6 Introductory Microbiology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Satisfactory completion of BIOL1 or BIOL15
- Advisory
- Eligibility for college-level composition course
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
History, structure, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microscopic life forms; their relationship to disease, immunology, agriculture, and industry. Laboratory emphasizes the development of techniques for the detection, isolation, and identification of both harmless and pathogenic species.
BIOL-7 Introduction to Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Satisfactory completion of BIOL1
- Advisory
- Eligibility for college-level composition course
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course includes a survey of the biology and diversity of organisms and examines the basic principles governing evolution of organisms and interactions between organisms and the environment. The course emphasizes classification, structure and function of organisms, ecological principles, and mechanisms of evolution. Course is suitable for Biology majors and can be taken as an alternative to both BIOL 2 (General Zoology) and BIOL 3 (General Botany).
BIOL-15 Bioscience
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Advisory
- Basic computer skills
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the unifying principles of biology including the chemistry of life, cell structure and function, energy, genetics, evolution, and organismal structure.
BIOL-24 Human Biology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introduction to general biology of human beings. Emphasis is placed on the concepts, mechanisms and terminology used in anatomy, physiology, and ecology. Topics include cell structure and function, human evolution, anatomy and physiology of the organ systems, genetics, and the human impact on the environment.
BIOL-25 Human Genetics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Designed for non-science majors to provide an understanding of basic principles of genetics, current developments in genetics, and the influence of genes and the environment in determining human characteristics.