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Class number:
3450
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Title: Living Marvels |
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Department: Biology |
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Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Lecture |
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Session: Regular |
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Instructor's Permission Required: No |
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Grading Basis: Regular |
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Units: 1.00 |
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Current enrollment: 24 |
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Available seats: 0 |
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Start date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 |
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End date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: T: 1:30PM-4:10PM, LSC - 136 |
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Instructor(s): Keeffe, Rachel |
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Prerequisite(s): None |
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Distribution Requirement: Meets Natural Science Requirement |
Course Description:
Studies estimate that there are 8.75 million living species on Earth, from the great blue whale to the mysterious chameleon vine to the massive Armillaria fungus to the smallest bacteria living inside your gut. Each species unique in its form and its function, but intimately connected to every other species in the web of life. How can we explain such spectacular biodiversity? This course will provide a foundation of the general rules of life, with an emphasis on the evolutionary processes which generate new species and the distinguishing features of the major groups of organisms. Students will also learn practical skills in identifying local organisms and discuss the benefits of biodiversity to human society. No previous biology experience required. This course is not credible to the biology major. |