You may be excused from taking BIOL 190 as a prerequisite only if you have successfully completed an equivalent course elsewhere with a grade of 'C' or better . This successful completion must be shown on a copy of a transcript that will be evaluated by the biology department. You will need to bring a copy of your transcripts to the biology department for evaluation.

It is a mistake to not attend the first meeting of any class. Most science instructors will begin presenting material during the first class and they will expect you to be there and be prepared. However, if you find that you can not attend the first meeting, it is your responsibility to notify the instructor prior to the first meeting and explain your situation. In some cases you may be asked to document your absence.

The biology offices are located on the Dandini Campus, in the Red Mountain building, on the third floor, room 331, behind Admission and Records.

Cell and molecular biology (BIOL 190) covers biological concepts that are fundamental to your understanding of upper division biology courses. Without this background you will not have the basis to fully understand how the human body functions or how disease processes afflict us. By acquiring this foundation a student greatly enhances their prospects for success in anatomy and microbiology; without it, most students struggle in these courses.

If you do not pay the fees for a class you are enrolled in, you will automatically be purged from that class prior to the start date. It is not the responsibility of the biology department to assure that you will get back into the class should this occur.