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General Biology I

MCELLBI X15A

41580
Delivery Options Online
Gain an introduction to fundamental concepts in biology, including cell structure and function; prokaryotes; eukaryotes; metabolism; molecular and organismal genetics; classification; and animal development, form and function. 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 I MCELLBI X15.1A. Lectures and laboratory courses do not need to be taken concurrently.
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Sections

Section 050

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

11:00AM to 3:00PM Pacific Time

Dates

Jan 26, 2021 to Mar 16, 2021

Type Live Online

Days

T

Time

11:00AM to 3:00PM Pacific Time

Dates

Mar 30, 2021 to May 11, 2021

Schedule and Location

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Instructional Hours

60.0

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

3 semester units

Instructors

  • Nidhi Ahuja

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 Materials

  • (Mandatory) MasteringBiology with eText by Urry et al. Pearson 12th edition ISBN 9780136781752

Section 052

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

  • Aung Chein

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 Materials

  • (Mandatory) Campbell Biology by Urry et al. Pearson 11th or 12th edition ISBN 11th ed: 978-0134093413 // 12th ed: 9780135988046
  • (Optional) MasteringBiology with eText by Urry et al. Pearson 12th edition ISBN 9780136781752

Section 051

Jan 27, 2021 to May 12, 2021 Live Online

Course Fee(s)

Fee credit (3 units)

$1,085.00

Section Schedule

Jan 27, 2021 to May 12, 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

W

Time

6:00PM to 10:00PM Pacific Time

Dates

Jan 27, 2021 to Mar 17, 2021

Type Live Online

Days

W

Time

6:00PM to 10:00PM Pacific Time

Dates

Mar 31, 2021 to May 12, 2021

Schedule and Location

View Details

Instructional Hours

60.0

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

3 semester units

Instructors

  • Erika Yeh

Section Notes

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

No class meeting on 3/24

Section Materials

  • (Mandatory) Biology 2e by Clark, Douglas and Choi OpenStax 2nd edition ISBN 978-1-947172-52-4

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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Nidhi Ahuja

Nidhi Ahuja, Ph.D., has a bachelor's degree in biochemistry, a master's in biotechnology and a doctorate in biotechnology. Her research interests lie at the interface of invading pathogenic bacteria and the susceptible human hosts. After completing her postdoctorate in microbiology and immunology at UCSF, Dr. Ahuja dedicated herself to sharing what she had learned with others. Since 2009, she has been teaching various disciplines of biology—both in the classroom and online at UC Berkeley Extension. She has taught Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, General Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry and Medical Microbiology courses. She encourages her students to break the traditional disciplinary boundaries and make interdisciplinary connections in order to appreciate the beauty of learning.

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Aung Chein

Aung Chein, M.D., is an associate specialist at UCSF and has taught at USF in biology and human physiology. His work focuses on human papillomavirus (HPV) and anogenital dysplasia, and he is involved in clinical trials and serology studies, such as the Gardasil vaccine. Utilizing his clinical background in his teaching, Dr. Chein applies a practical approach to understanding the intricate biomolecular mechanisms of structure, function, and disease of the human body.

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Erika Yeh

Erika Yeh is from Brazil and she earned her B.Sc. in biology and her Ph.D. in genetics at the University of Sao Paulo. Her thesis focused on the genes that control the signaling pathways that regulate how the head and face are formed. She presented her work at the American Society of Human Genetics, where she met the professor at Stanford University who invited her to do a postdoc in California. Erika enjoyed the scientific community in the Bay area so much, she went on to do a second postdoctoral training at UCSF, where she worked with stem cells and studied the genes that affect the neural development associated with autism spectrum disorders. Throughout her research career, Erika enjoyed training interns and grad students the most. Her teaching is centered on the students and she strives to aid students in not only understanding biological concepts but also in learning how to apply them.
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