Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Spring 2026Class Size16 studentsCredits5PrerequisiteBIOL C1000 OR BIOL 11A OR BIOL 15 OR BIOL 16 with a grade of "C" or better. Completion within the last five years recommended Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionField-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 HeldFri 9:00am–3:05pm, Wed 3:00pm–5:50pm 