Course Description
Designed for biology majors, this course focuses on the structures and physiology
of plants and animals, organism interactions and ecology, and how populations change
over time. Key topics include plants and photosynthesis, feedback loops and control
systems, homeostasis, food chains, food webs, population dynamics, natural selection,
population genetics, and micro- and macroevolution.
Units: 5
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Lab hours/semester: 96-108
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra or equivalent, or placement by other
measures as applicable.
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements:Area 5B
Transfer Credit:
CSU/UC (Cal-GETC Area 5B, 5C)
C-ID: BIOL 140; BIOL 135 S (both BIOL 225 + 230)