BIOL 211 - Introduction to Evolution and Diversity

(4 units)

Prerequisite/Corequisite: CHEM 111A with a grade of “C” or better.

Intended for natural science majors. First of three semester introductory sequence. Evolution as a process responsible for biological diversity at all levels: molecular, cellular, organismal, population, and community. Phylogenetic and taxonomic survey of life. Science as method of inquiry. Failure of either the lecture or the laboratory component will result in a failing grade for the entire course.

Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Lecture 3 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.)