Course 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.
Units: 5
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: 96 – 108
Requisites and Advisories
- Prerequisites: BIOL 010, MATH 106 or BIOL 011, MATH 106 or BIOL 010, MATH 106R or BIOL 011, MATH 106R
- Co-Requisites: None
- Advisory: BIOL 043
- Additional Requisite Information:
The BIOL 010 or BIOL 011 prerequisite can be satisfied by the successful completion of an equivalent high school biology course.
Transfer Details
- CSU/UC:
Transferable to both UC and CSU - WVC GE: Area A-5: Natural Sciences
- CSU GE: Area B2 - Life Sciences
Area B3 - Laboratory Activity- Lab course used from B1 or B2 - UC/IGETC GE: Area 5B - Biological Sciences
Area 5C – Laboratory - C-ID: BIOL 150 - Zoology / Animal Diversity and Evolution