Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits4PrerequisiteNone. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionThis course is an introduction to marine biology. It includes the study of cell biology, evolution, physical oceanography, marine algae, marine vertebrate and invertebrate animals, and the ecology of various marine zones. Field trips focusing on the Central and Northern California coast are required and serve as the laboratory component of this course. Field experiences may include but are not limited to natural history of the rocky intertidal, invertebrate identification, salt marsh ecology, sandy beach ecology, or estuary ecology. This course is not open to students who have completed BIOL 482.Usually HeldFri 9:30am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 6:00pm–7:20pm, Tue Thu 12:00pm–1:20pm 