BIOL 042Principles of Plant Biology
5 credits1 section at 1 collegeFall 20261 of 1 section openUpdated today
In-Person: 1
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra. Advisory: BIOL 043. This course for biology majors surveys basic principles of the plant sciences by examining all levels of biological organization. It covers comparative diversity, structure, and function of plant, fungal and protistan phyla. Topics include development, morphology and physiology, taxonomy, systematics, and evolution. Principles of population and community ecology and ecosystem interactions are emphasized. Laboratory activities include microscopic work, experimental physiology, and studies of biodiversity, natural history and ecology. Field trips to several ecosystems in the Bay Area provide numerous opportunities to study local flora.(BIOL 043)
Transfer Equivalencies
| University | Equivalent Course | Status |
|---|---|---|
| California State University (system-wide) | TRANSFERABLECSUTC-listed transferable course | Elective Credit |
| University of California (system-wide) | TRANSFERABLEUCTCA-listed transferable course | Elective Credit |
Availability Profile
How BIOL 042 is being offered across 1 college this term (1 section total).
Delivery format
- in person1 (100%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)1
Start dates
Sections begin on 1 distinct date.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 1 distinct instructor across 1 college.
Available at 1 college
West Valley CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
West Valley College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70449 | Mon Wed 9:20 am–10:45 am | Thomson, Barry | West Valley College | In-Person | 1 of 32 seats |