Class Details

BIOL 6A
Form and Function in the Biological World

Course Description

This course is an introduction to biology and scientific methods for students beginning the biology major series. It covers the structure and physiological processes of living organisms, with an emphasis on plants and animals.

Class Details

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2024-09-23 to 2024-12-13.
Footnote:
BIOL-006A-05Y: This is a hybrid course. The lecture does not have scheduled meetings and can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. The laboratory meets face-to-face each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Course Details

Units

6 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 6

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

General Course Statement

General Statement

See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.

Prerequisite

CHEM 1A or CHEM 1AH or CHEM 25. with a grade of C or better; or satisfactory score on the Chemistry Placement Exam

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitations on Enrollment

Not open to students with credit in the Honors Program related course.