This course is a survey of the basic biology and diversity of unicellular and multicellular organisms. The course examines the mechanisms of evolution and interactions between organisms and their environment. It emphasizes classification, structure, function, and evolutionary adaptations of organisms to their environments (including eubacteria, archaea, protists, plants, fungi, and animals). Prerequisites: CHEM V20/CHEM V20L or equivalent, and Intermediate Algebra or 1 year of high school algebra with a grade of C or better or placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process. Recommended Prep: BIOL V01/BIOL V01L, or 1 year of high school biology with a grade of C. Field trips will be required. Formerly: BIOL V20B; BIOL 20B.Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

Introduces the scientific method as used in the study of humans as biological organisms. Focuses on human evolution and diversity, including genetics, evolution, primatology, paleoanthropology, human variation, and biocultural adaptation. Examines how humans relate to other living organisms and how the tools of science are used to reconstruct the past history of our species. Course Credit Limitations: Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or "P". Moorpark College Honors Program requires a letter grade. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing; Provider number CEP28111 for 45 contact hours.