BILD 3: Organismic and Evolutionary Biology

About This Course

The first principles of evolutionary theory, classification, ecology, and behavior; a phylogenetic synopsis of the major groups of organisms from viruses to primates.

This course is listed as a lower-division requirement for Biology Majors at UC San Diego.

Credit: 4 units

What You Will Learn

In this course we will learn about principles of evolutionary theory, classification, ecology, and behavior. We will also have a phylogenetic synopsis of the major groups of organisms from viruses to primates.

Prerequisites

Has passed high school biology

Course Meeting Details

Required Live Sessions: None

Course content (video lectures, discussion prompts, readings, etc.) is delivered asynchronously. All assignments and exams will be submitted online.

You will complete modules that include videos, short assignments, and discussion boards to engage with your peers. We will also have 4 non-cumulative Exams.

The instructional staff will hold scheduled (synchronous) optional student hours on Zoom a couple of times per week to help answer your questions.