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General Biology II

INTEGBI X15B

41335
Delivery Options Online

Learn fundamental concepts in biology, including prokaryotes; protists; fungi and plant development, form and function; population genetics; ecology; conservation; the origin of life; evolution; and classification. Designed for biology majors and premedical and prehealth students, this course is also appropriate for returning students interested in a refresher biology class and professionals in other disciplines considering a career change to the biological sciences. This course is associated with General Biology Laboratory II INTEGBI X15.1B. Lecture and laboratory courses do not need to be taken concurrently.

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Sections

Section 045

Jan 25, 2021 to May 17, 2021 Live Online

Course Fee(s)

Fee credit (3 units)

$1,085.00

Section Schedule

Jan 25, 2021 to May 17, 2021

Type Live Online

Access classroom-style interactive learning from anywhere in the world! Attend scheduled online sessions with your instructor and classmates in addition to completing your coursework.

Live Online format allows you to take classes from anywhere with an internet connection. Classroom sections will be taught in this format through Spring 2021. Learn more about this format.

Beginning August 15, 2020, you must have a Zoom account to participate.

Many schools are now accepting transfer credit for online coursework, including health and sciences programs. Check with your institution before enrolling.

Days

M

Time

6:00PM to 10:00PM Pacific Time

Dates

Jan 25, 2021 to Feb 08, 2021

Type Live Online

Days

M

Time

6:00PM to 10:00PM Pacific Time

Dates

Feb 22, 2021 to Mar 15, 2021

Type Live Online

Days

M

Time

6:00PM to 10:00PM Pacific Time

Dates

Mar 29, 2021 to May 17, 2021

Schedule and Location

View Details

Instructional Hours

60.0

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

3 semester units

Instructors

  • Jason CHIN

Section Notes

Enroll early to secure a space in class. Enrollment will not be accepted after the second class meeting.

No class meetings on 2/15 and 3/22

Section Materials

  • (Mandatory) Campbell Biology by Urry et al. Pearson 11th edition ISBN 978-0134093413
  • (Optional) MasteringBiology with eText by Urry et al. Pearson 12th edition ISBN 9780136781752

Section 046

Jan 26, 2021 to May 11, 2021 Live Online

Course Fee(s)

Fee credit (3 units)

$1,085.00

Section Schedule

Jan 26, 2021 to May 11, 2021

Type Live Online

Access classroom-style interactive learning from anywhere in the world! Attend scheduled online sessions with your instructor and classmates in addition to completing your coursework.

Live Online format allows you to take classes from anywhere with an internet connection. Classroom sections will be taught in this format through Spring 2021. Learn more about this format.

Beginning August 15, 2020, you must have a Zoom account to participate.

Many schools are now accepting transfer credit for online coursework, including health and sciences programs. Check with your institution before enrolling.

Days

T

Time

6:00PM to 10:00PM Pacific Time

Dates

Jan 26, 2021 to Mar 16, 2021

Type Live Online

Days

T

Time

6:00PM to 10:00PM Pacific Time

Dates

Mar 30, 2021 to May 11, 2021

Schedule and Location

View Details

Instructional Hours

60.0

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

3 semester units

Instructors

  • Barry Thomson

Section Notes

Enroll early to secure a space in class. Enrollment will not be accepted after the second class meeting.

No class meeting on 3/23

Section 044

Jan 28, 2021 to May 13, 2021 Live Online

Course Fee(s)

Fee credit (3 units)

$1,085.00

Section Schedule

Jan 28, 2021 to May 13, 2021

Type Live Online

Access classroom-style interactive learning from anywhere in the world! Attend scheduled online sessions with your instructor and classmates in addition to completing your coursework.

Live Online format allows you to take classes from anywhere with an internet connection. Classroom sections will be taught in this format through Spring 2021. Learn more about this format.

Beginning August 15, 2020, you must have a Zoom account to participate.

Many schools are now accepting transfer credit for online coursework, including health and sciences programs. Check with your institution before enrolling.

Days

Th

Time

12:00PM to 4:00PM Pacific Time

Dates

Jan 28, 2021 to Mar 18, 2021

Type Live Online

Days

Th

Time

12:00PM to 4:00PM Pacific Time

Dates

Apr 01, 2021 to May 13, 2021

Schedule and Location

View Details

Instructional Hours

60.0

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

3 semester units

Instructors

  • Liya Yang

Section Notes

Enroll early to secure a space in class. Enrollment will not be accepted after the second class meeting.

No class meeting on 3/25

Section Materials

  • (Mandatory) Campbell Biology by Urry et al. Pearson 11th edition ISBN 978-0134093413
  • (Optional) MasteringBiology with eText by Urry et al. Pearson 12th edition ISBN 9780136781752

This course applies to the following programs:

Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program

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Required Courses

  • Health Careers Seminar I
  • Health Careers Seminar II: The Application Process
  • Health Careers Seminar II: Developing Your Personal Statement
  • Health Careers Seminar II: Interviewing Successfully

Basic Biology Electives

  • General Biology I
  • General Biology Laboratory I
  • General Biology II
  • General Biology Laboratory II
  • Introduction to Human Physiology

Upper-Division Biology Courses

  • Biochemistry
  • Human Physiology Laboratory
  • Mammalian Systemic Physiology
  • General Human Anatomy
  • Human Anatomy Laboratory
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Microbiology Laboratory
  • Introduction to Biostatistics
  • Biology of Aging
  • The Biology of Human Cancer
  • Cell Biology
  • Current Topics in the Biosciences
  • Developmental Biology
  • Endocrinology
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Genetics
  • Genomic Medicine
  • Hematology
  • Virtual Hematology Laboratory
  • Human Nutrition
  • Immunology
  • Neuroscience
  • Physiology of the Cardiac and Respiratory Systems
  • Principles of Molecular Biology
  • Principles and Techniques of Molecular Cell Biology
  • Introduction to Parasitology
  • Pathophysiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Principles of Infectious Diseases and Emerging Infectious Diseases
  • Stem Cell Biology, Research and Discovery
  • Principles of Toxicology
  • Virology
  • CRISPR Genome Editing: From Biology to Technology

Chemistry Electives

  • Biochemistry
  • General Chemistry I
  • General Chemistry Laboratory I
  • General Chemistry II
  • General Chemistry Laboratory II
  • Organic Chemistry I
  • Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
  • Organic Chemistry II
  • Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
  • Quantitative Analysis: Applications in Clinical Chemistry

Physics Electives

  • Physics I
  • Physics Laboratory I
  • Physics II
  • Physics Laboratory II

Math Electives

  • Analytic Geometry and Calculus
  • Introduction to Biostatistics
  • Introduction to Statistics

Other Electives

  • Spanish for Medical Professionals
  • Principles of Epidemiology
  • Mandarin for Medical Professionals
  • Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care

Test Preparation Courses

  • Post-Bacc MCAT Prep
  • Post-Bacc GRE Prep
  • Post-Bacc DAT Prep
  • Post-Bacc OAT Prep
  • Post-Bacc PCAT Prep

Learn More About this Program

Notes

Departmental contact for academic questions: extension-science@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-5078

Prerequisites

One year of high school chemistry is recommended.

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Jason CHIN

Jason Chin has completed his doctoral training in horticultural sciences from UC-Davis. He joined the National Parks Board in Singapore as a horticultural science researcher after he graduated. During his term, he has shared his findings in research papers and conferences and has authored a pocket guidebook for local landscape industry. He enjoyed people-interaction as he hosted several horticultural seminars and conferences and was invited to appear on local Mandarin TV program to offer his views on turfgrasses found in Singapore. He has taught AP Biology classes in public high school for many years and has over 12 years being an educator. He enjoyed challenging students’ intellect and sharing his knowledge and experiences in making Biology relevant and connected.

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Barry Thomson

Barry Thomson, M.Sc., studied tropical environmental science, which included field research expeditions in Trinidad and Tanzania. Since 2003, he has been teaching biology, ecology and conservation at West Valley College, and microbiology and California native plants at Cañada College. Previously, Thomson spent four years working as a naturalist guide in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Each spring, he volunteers for the California Native Plant Society and San Mateo County Parks, identifying and recording information on the distribution and abundance of rare native plants in San Mateo County. 

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Liya Yang

Liya Yang, Ph.D., is a biological scientist with extensive research experience and management skills. Yang has been conducting interdisciplinary research in biomedicine since 2000. She has also taught undergraduate level of biological courses in China. Yang has published 16 articles in various scientific journals. She received a master's in biology from California State University, East Bay in 2001 and a doctorate in plant biology from UC Davis in 2006. Yang is very passionate about teaching and enjoys interacting and sharing knowledge with students of various scientific backgrounds.

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