Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2DescriptionThis 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 HeldMon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Mon Wed 2:20pm–5:25pm, Tue Thu 7:55am–11:00am, Tue Thu 8:00am–9:25am