Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class Size1–30 studentsCredits5PrerequisiteMATH 120 or appropriate math placement test score and other measures as appropriate, or equivalent. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionBIOL 215 in combination with BIOL 230 constitutes an integrated basic core program for students majoring in the life sciences. BIOL 215 is an introduction to organismal diversity focusing on the fundamental mechanisms that generate and maintain biological diversity. Emphasis is on evolution of the diversity of plants and animals using the tree of life as an organizing theme. Topics include resource acquisition, development, ecology, and population genetics. Laboratories cover fundamental biological principles including natural selection and ecology using representative living organisms.Usually HeldMon Wed 11:10am–12:25pm, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:30pm, Mon Wed 2:10pm–5:00pm, Tue Thu 9:10am–11:50am 