May 25, 2026  
2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
  
2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook

BSC 1011 - Principles of Biological Diversity



Prerequisite(s): Placement at the college level or completion of the appropriate exit-level developmental course(s) with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite(s): None
Explores the diversity of life including bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals at the introductory level, covering the basic functional morphology and physiology at the organismal level. Introduces ecological interactions at the population and community level.
Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Fees: None
Course Designations: College Transfer. Meets AA General Education, Natural Sciences (Biological Sciences) requirement.