Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits5PrerequisiteBIOL 400 with a grade of "C" or better Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2DescriptionBIOL 410 Principles of Botany Units: 5 Hours: 54 hours LEC; 108 hours LAB Prerequisite: BIOL 400 with a grade of "C" or better Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL C1000 (formerly known as ENGWR 300). Transferable: CSU; UC General Education: Local GE L5; Cal-GETC Area 5B; Cal-GETC Area 5C C-ID: C-ID BIOL 155; Part of C-ID BIOL 130S; Part of C-ID BIOL 135S This course is intended for science majors and builds upon and applies concepts developed in cell and molecular biology (BIOL 400). This is an introduction to the diversity, taxonomy, life cycles, and evolutionary trends of cyanobacteria, algae, fungi, and plants. Emphasis is on the comparative anatomy, morphology, physiology, development, systematics, evolution, and ecology of plants. Field trips may be required. Biology 201 COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE 2025-2026 Official Catalog BIOL 420 Principles of Zoology Units: 5 Hours: 54 hours LEC; 108 hours LAB Prerequisite: BIOL 400 with a grade of "C" or better Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL C1000 (formerly known as ENGWR 300). Transferable: CSU; UC (1) No credit for BIOL 300 and 307 if taken after BIOL 400, 420, 430, or 431 ) General Education: Local GE L5; Cal-GETC Area 5B; Cal-GETC Area 5C C-ID: C-ID BIOL 150; Part of C-ID BIOL 130S; Part of C-ID BIOL 135S This course is an introduction to zoology with particular emphasis on comparative anatomy and physiology of vertebrates and invertebrates. The basic principles of evolution, taxonomy, embryology, morphology, physiology, behavior and ecology will be covered. A field trip may be required.Usually HeldTue Thu 1:50pm–4:55pm, Tue Thu 12:00pm–1:20pm, Tue Thu 8:00am–9:20am, Tue Thu 9:30am–12:35pm 