BIOL 213 - Animal Diversity and Evolution

    Recent Professors
    Mark A. Smith, Michael D. Taylor
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    32 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Qualifying profile form the mathematics placement process.
    Fall 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
    This course is intended for biology majors and surveys the diversity, structure, function, evolution, and taxonomy of the major animal phyla. Topics also include behavior, development, comparative anatomy, and evolutionary relationships, emphasizing the principles and mechanisms of microevolution and macroevolution, accentuating molecular and morphological phylogeny. Field trips are required.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:50am–1:15pm, Tue Thu 8:35am–10:00am, Thu 10:05am–1:15pm, Thu 8:30am–11:40am