MCBI 1100 General Biology

Name: General Biology
Rating: 4.31 (123 reviews)

General Biology provides students with a basic introduction to cellular and molecular biology of cells. A major focus of this course is the eucarytoic cell. An introductory section on biochemistry will provide the framework for understanding the biology underlying cellular organization and function, nutrient transport, cellular respiration, mendelian genetics and the cell cycle. The course examines information flow, including integration of DNA replication, gene transcription, and protein synthesis. General Biology is a particularly good choice for students whose interests lie within the life sciences. The course fulfills one requirement of the natural science core.

Course overview

Department: Messina College
School: MCBC
Credits: 0
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Every Fall,Every Spring

Catalog details

Satisfies core: Natural Science

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Requirements fulfilled

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Official evaluation summary

4.31 / 5

Based on 123 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Gerardo Serrato-Capuchina
Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024 · Official rating 4.49/5
Lara Kazo
Spring 2026 · Official rating 4.47/5
Vena Offen
Spring 2025 · Official rating 4.80/5

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