BIOL 120 - Environmental Biology

    Recent Professors
    hito@riohondo.edu, JHyland@riohondo.edu, MPriest@riohondo.edu, scisaac@riohondo.edu, YZhang@riohondo.edu, agerrard@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    48 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have a knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    In this course, students utilize basic biological concepts and an interdisciplinary approach to determine how to address environmental challenges. Topics may include ecosystem characteristics and functions, population dynamics, energy and material resource use, pollution, and alternative energy sources. Because the course takes up the social, political, and economic implications of environmental decisions, it is intended for students from many disciplines, including non-STEM disciplines. This course fulfills the general education requirement for life sciences majors.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 5:30pm–6:55pm, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm