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BIOL-> BIOL 23: Organismal and Environmental Biology

This is the third of a three-course lecture and laboratory sequence for biology majors. Organisms at and above the cellular level of organization are examined, with plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates receiving equal attention. Topics emphasized include morphology, physiology, systematics, ecology, evolution, and behavior. Additionally, each student must complete a term project which includes lab or fieldwork and library research. Transfer credit is limited if students enroll in other overlapping Biology courses or Zoology 5.
  • Prerequisites:
    BIOL 22.
  • Credits:
    5 units
  • Notes:
    Transfer: UC,CSU;
    IGETC AREA 5B (Biological Sciences, + LAB);
    Cal-GETC Area 5B (Biological Sciences, + LAB);
    *No UC credit for BIOL 3, BOTANY 1 or ZOOL 5 if taken after BIOL 21, 22, or 23.

Spring 2026

  • TTh 12:45 p.m.-3:50 p.m. | Jessie Salter | Science 124
    BIOL-> BIOL 23-1302
    Science 124
  • F 9 a.m.-12:05 p.m. | Jessie Salter | Science 134
    BIOL-> BIOL 23-3150
    Science 134

Fall 2026

  • TTh 12:45 p.m.-3:50 p.m. | Jessie Salter | Science 124
    BIOL-> BIOL 23-1297
    Science 124