Dec 17, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIOL 211 - Introduction to Evolution and Diversity


(5 units)

Prerequisite/Corequisite: CHEM 111A  or CHEM 112A  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., discussion 1 hr.)