May 25, 2026  
2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
  
2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook

BSC 1010 - Principles of Biology



Prerequisite(s): Placement at the college level or completion of the appropriate exit-level developmental course(s) with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite(s): BSC 1010L  
In this course students will apply the scientific method to critically examine and explain the natural world. This course will cover molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics, metabolism, and replication.
Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
Semester Offered: Fall, Spring
Fees: None
Course Designations: College Transfer. Meets AA General Education Core, Natural Sciences (Biological Sciences) requirement.