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BIOL 220 General Botany

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Minimum Grade for Prerequisites

Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.

Course Description

Principles of biology as illustrated by plants with emphasis on structure, physiology, evolution, comparative diversity, and reproduction in plants, fungal, and protistan phyla. One or more field trips may be required. Extra supplies may be required.

Units: 5
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Lab hours/semester: 96-108
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra or equivalent, or placement by other measures as applicable.
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E5a
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area B2 and B3), UC (IGETC Area 5B and 5C).
C-ID: BIOL 210+220 = BIOL 130S; BIOL 210+220+230 = BIOL 135S