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BIOL 013: Natural History of California

Course Description

This course explores the plant and animal communities of California. Students have the opportunity to learn about the biodiversity of California in both the classroom and field settings. Natural history, ecology, stewardship, and conservation of select regions of California are covered. Class meetings are supplemented by field trip(s). Students must successfully complete class preparatory requirements in order to participate in any overnight field trip(s). Students are responsible for transportation and costs associated with travel, meals, camping equipment and related field trip expenses.

Units: 3

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

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 32 – 36
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 48 – 54

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: None
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: None

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to both UC and CSU
  • WVC GE: Area A-5: Natural Sciences
  • CSU GE: Area B1 - Physical Sciences
    Area B2 - Life Sciences
    Area B3 - Laboratory Activity- Lab course used from B1 or B2
  • UC/IGETC GE: Area 5B - Biological Sciencess
    Area 5C – Laboratory