BIOL 7 - Field Biology

    Recent Professors
    R. Olsen, H. Dowis
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    16 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    BIOL C1000 OR BIOL 11A OR BIOL 15 OR BIOL 16 with a grade of "C" or better. Completion within the last five years recommended
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Field-based investigation of plants, animals, and fungi emphasizing natural history, taxonomy, and ecology of local species and methods of field study. Weekly required field trips with moderate hiking and a multi-day field trip are included. This is a required course for the Field Biologist Certificate at FCC. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
    Usually Held
    Fri 9:00am–3:05pm, Wed 3:00pm–5:50pm