BIOL 202 - Introduction to Organisms and Evolution

Lower Division

Concurrently
Must be enrolled concurrently in BIOL 202L.

Prerequisites
CHEM 110 and CHEM 110L, with grades of C- or better

Biology 202 is part of an introductory set of courses designed for biology majors and others requiring a rigorous introductory treatment of the subject. This course is a systematic introduction to all forms of life, covering all three domains: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya. To account for life’s unity and diversity, the guiding principle for the course is the concept of evolution. Through the study of the molecular evidence, morphology, physiology, development, and behavior of each type of organism, we provide a broad understanding of the evolutionary origins and phylogenetic relationships of all forms of life.

Lecture and/or Lab Hours
This course includes 12 3-hour labs.

Repeatable
No

Additional Notes
Previous course number: BIOL 002

Course credits: 5