BIOL 230 Introduction to Cell Biology (CRN: 96583)

at Skyline College for Fall 2025

Course Information

An introduction to life functions as seen at the cellular level; cellular structure, macromolecular architecture and function, cellular energetics, chemical regulation, photochemical activities, molecular genetics, and genetic engineering. It is the second course in the two-course Biology core sequence.


Lecture hours/semester: 48-54

Lab hours/semester: 96-108

TBA hours/semester: 16-18

Homework hours/semester: 80-90

Prerequisites: BIOL 215 and CHEM 210 or equivalent

C-ID: BIOL 135S; BIOL 190

Course Details

Grade Mode: {"L":"Letter Graded-Degree Applicabl"}

Units: 5

Department: Biology

Transfer Credit: UC/CSU

Meeting Information
InstructorMeeting DateMeeting TimeDaysBuildingRoomSectionSection Description
Sarah Elizabeth Auten Guth08/14 - 12/0411:10am-12:25pmT, Th088302ABLecture and/or Discussion
Sarah Elizabeth Auten Guth08/14 - 12/041:10pm-7:00pmTh077241ABLaboratory/Studio/Activity
Sarah Elizabeth Auten Guth08/14 - 12/04TBA 1 Hrs/WkRemoteABLaboratory/Studio/Activity
Critical Dates
EventDate
Last Day to AddAugust 26, 2025
Last day to drop with a refundAugust 26, 2025
Last Day to drop without W GradeSeptember 1, 2025
Last Day to drop with W GradeNovember 12, 2025