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BIOL 040: Organismal Biology

Course Description

This course, intended for biology majors, is a survey of the basic biology and diversity of unicellular and multi-cellular organisms. It emphasizes general biological principles, classification, structure, function and evolutionary adaptations of organisms (including plants, fungi, animals, and unicellular organisms) to their environments.

Units: 4

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to both UC and CSU

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 – 54
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 48 – 54

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: MATH 106 or MATH 106R
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: None

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to both UC and CSU
  • WVC GE: Area A-5: Natural Sciences
  • C-ID: BIOL 140 - Organismal Biology
  • Cal-GETC GE: Area 5B: Biological Science
    Area 5C: Laboratory
Last Updated 7/1/25