Foothill College Courses

An introduction to biology using human beings as the exemplary organism. The evolution and biological unity of the human species and of all life forms; American and global patterns of human biological

• California Community Colleges System
• 84 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

An introduction to ecology, natural history, and field biology through the study, largely in an outdoor setting, of the plants and animals of the San Francisco Bay Area.

• California Community Colleges System
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

An introduction to biological molecules, cellular structure and function, bioenergetics, the genetics of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, cell communication and signaling, the cell cycle, an

• California Community Colleges System
• 120 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

An introduction to the structure and physiological processes of plants and animals. Transport systems, reproduction, digestion, gas exchange, regulation of the internal environment, responses to exter

• California Community Colleges System
• 120 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Principles of evolutionary theory, classification of organisms, and basic ecology. Phylogenetic survey of the major groups of organisms (bacteria, archaea, protistans, plants, animals, and fungi) and

• California Community Colleges System
• 120 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Intended for students wishing to transfer to a four year school with a major in molecular biology, biochemistry, or molecular genetics. An introduction to molecular genetics with an emphasis in genome

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Introduction to the field of bioengineering. Topics covered will include an overview of basic biological systems and biochemistry for non-biology majors, how the basic principles of engineering and ph

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

This course provides interested students with an opportunity to carry out an authentic research project in biology. Students will coordinate research and planning of an original research project, writ

• California Community Colleges System
• 36 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

This course provides students with an opportunity to carry out an authentic research project in biology. Students will further explore their original research project while exploring how to narrow and

• California Community Colleges System
• 36 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

This course provides students with an opportunity to carry out an authentic research project in biology. Students will further explore their original research project while exploring how to narrow and

• California Community Colleges System
• 36 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on integration of systems and homeostatic mechanisms. Physical and chemical basis of life, histology and integumentary, skeletal and muscular systems. Thi

• California Community Colleges System
• 84 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on integration of systems and homeostatic mechanisms for the nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. This course is primarily intended for nursi

• California Community Colleges System
• 84 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on integration of systems and homeostatic mechanisms for the digestive system, metabolism, urinary system, fluid, electrolyte and acid/base balance, lymph

• California Community Colleges System
• 84 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Morphology and physiology of microorganisms with emphasis on the important roles that microbes play in human life. Mechanisms of pathogenicity, host-parasite relationships, the immune response and pri

• California Community Colleges System
• 120 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

A seminar in directed readings, discussions and projects in biology. Specific topic to be determined by the instructor. This advanced honors course is open to all majors.

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course