Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity, Minor College of Biological Sciences
Learn about the diversity of life of Earth, including diversity in genes, physiology, shapes, sizes, and behaviors. You will learn about how this diversity emerged, as plants, animals, and microbes became adapted to the environment and to each other. You will learn to predict whether populations of interacting organisms will persist over time.
Faculty Advisor
Laci M. Gerhart-Barley, Ph.D.
Advising
Biology Academic Success Center (BASC) in 1023 Katherine Esau Science Hall (formerly Sciences Laboratory Building); 530-752-0410.
Only one course used to satisfy a requirement for the minor may be applied toward a student’s major.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EVE 100 | Introduction to Evolution | 4 |
| EVE 101 | Introduction to Ecology | 4 |
| Courses selected for the Biodiversity and Advanced Ecology or Evolution sections must add up to at least 10 units. | 10 | |
| Biodiversity | ||
| Choose one: | ||
| Insects Systematics | ||
| Phylogenetic Analysis of Vertebrate Structure | ||
EVE/PLB 108 | (Discontinued) | |
| Biology of Invertebrates | ||
| Biology of Invertebrates Laboratory | ||
| Experimental Invertebrate Biology | ||
| Paleobotany | ||
| Plant Morphology & Evolution | ||
| Introductory Mycology | ||
| California Plant Communities | ||
| Biology & Conservation of Wild Mammals | ||
| Laboratory in Biology & Conservation of Wild Mammals | ||
| Biology & Conservation of Wild Birds | ||
| Laboratory in Biology & Conservation of Wild Birds | ||
| Biology & Conservation of Fishes | ||
| Laboratory in Biology & Conservation of Fishes | ||
| Herpetology | ||
| Herpetology Laboratory | ||
| Microbial Diversity | ||
| Microbial Diversity Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Nematology | ||
| Advanced Ecology or Evolution | ||
| Choose two: | ||
| Population & Quantitative Genetics | ||
| Phylogeny, Speciation & Macroevolution | ||
| Animal Communication | ||
| Marine Ecology | ||
| Plant Ecology | ||
| Population Biology of Invasive Plants & Weeds | ||
| Global Change Ecology | ||
| Human Genetic Variation & Evolution | ||
| Ecology of Tropical Latitudes | ||
| Principles of Systematics | ||
| Biogeography | ||
| Evolution of Ecological Systems | ||
| Evolution of Animal Development | ||
| Microbial Phylogenomics; Genomic Perspectives on the Diversity & Diversification of Microbes | ||
| Experimental Ecology & Evolution in the Field | ||
| Experimental Ecology & Evolution in the Field | ||
| Ecology & Evolution of Animal-Plant Interactions | ||
| Laboratory or field course: At least one of the courses taken to fulfill these requirements must include a 6-hour per week laboratory or field component or two courses with a 3-hour per week laboratory or field component. | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |