BIO 240 — Principles of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology
Study of the origin and nature of the different forms of life utilizing evolution as a unifying theme and presenting organismal diversity within a phylogenetic framework. The relationships of environment and fundamental ecological principles, trophic roles and lifestyles to form and function will be explored through examination of comparative structure and the physiology, nutrition, circulation, gas exchange, reproduction, and development of organisms found in the three domains of life. The laboratory component emphasizes the systematics and diversity of prokaryotes, protists, fungi, plants and animals, as well as activities investigating ecological and evolutionary processes using the methods of scientific inquiry. This course along with BIO 230 is the recommended biology sequence for life science majors. It is suggested that students contact the anticipated transfer institution to ascertain specific transfer requirements for their major. Not open to students with credit in BIO 210. (C-ID BIOL 135S (with BIO 230), 140) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, Cal-GETC-5B,5C)
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- Environmental Management Associate in Science
- Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management Associate in Science
- ESL Pathway STEM Certificate of Achievement
- Biological Sciences Associate in Science
- Biology for Transfer (AS-T)
- Marine Biology Associate in Science
- Chemistry Associate in Science
- General Studies: Science and Mathematics
- University Studies: Science and Mathematics
- Biological Sciences (BIO)
- Degree Requirements and Transfer Information
- University Studies - Mathematics and Natural Science and Computer Science (AS)