Catalog 2024-2025

Download or Print Page

BIOL 012: Introduction to Ecology and Wildlife

Course Description

This non-major course provides an introduction to the general ecological principles that integrate all life on earth, with special focus on wildlife populations and their natural history. Energy and material flows are covered, along with animal biology, behavior, population dynamics, and human impact and management. Laboratory and field exercises emphasize investigative techniques used in scientific studies.

Units: 4

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

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 – 54
  • 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 B2 - Life Sciences
    Area B3 - Laboratory Activity- Lab course used from B1 or B2
  • UC/IGETC GE: Area 5B - Biological Sciences
    Area 5C – Laboratory
Last Updated 6/28/24