BIOL 041 - Principles of Animal Biology

Recent Professors: Peter Svensson
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
Class Size: 32 students
Credits: 5
Prerequisite: BIOL 010 or BIOL 011., MATH 106 or MATH 106R.
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of BIOL 041
Transfers To: UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2
Description: This course is intended for biology majors and introduces the principles and concepts of animal biology. The material includes a survey of animal phyla and non-photosynthetic, single-celled, eukaryotic taxa and covers the comparative structure, function, and life cycles of animals, as well as principles of evolution, taxonomy, and systematics. Topics include development, morphology and physiology, phylogeny, and behavior of animals, as well as principles of evolution, mechanisms of evolutionary change, and speciation.
Usually Held: Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:55pm, Tue Thu 9:20am–12:30pm