BIOSC 021 - Principles of Biology: Organismal

    Recent Professors
    LMC Staff, Jill Bouchard, Joseph Bahlman, Robert Heischman
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026SP, 2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Intermediate algebra or higher or eligibility for college-level math
    2027SP Sections
    View 2027SP sections of BIOSC 021
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    This is an integrated study of the vast array of organisms on this planet. It focuses on biological processes and principles that lead to increasing higher levels of organization. The course is centered on three major areas of study: evolutionary principles, unity and diversity of life and ecology. Major topics will include: origin of life, evolutionary mechanisms, evidence of evolution, speciation, diversity of life; plant form and function; population and community ecology; ecosystems and environmental concerns. Skills in critical thinking, problem solving and effective learning will be presented throughout the course. Laboratory methods, techniques and field work will be included with all major topics.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Mon Wed 2:20pm–5:25pm, Tue Thu 7:55am–11:00am, Tue Thu 8:00am–9:25am