BIOL 213
Animal Diversity and Evolution
Santiago Canyon College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
This course is intended for biology majors and surveys the diversity, structure, function, evolution, and taxonomy of the major animal phyla. Topics also include behavior, development, comparative anatomy, and evolutionary relationships, emphasizing the principles and mechanisms of microevolution and macroevolution, accentuating molecular and morphological phylogeny. Field trips are required.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
79862
FullSeats: 32/32 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:43 PM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 11:50 AM – 1:15 PMTu · 11:50 AM – 1:15 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 5
- Location
- SCC E Building E-206; SCC Science Center SC-129
- Instructor
- Smith, Mark A.
Section notes
This course will meet on campus.*** Additional Section Dates *** Last Date to Add (add authorization required) : August 30, 2026. Last Drop Date with W grade: November 8, 2026. Last Drop Date without W grade: August 30, 2026. Last Date to get Refund: August 30, 2026
79863
5 openSeats: 27/32 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:43 PM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 11:50 AM – 1:15 PMTh · 11:50 AM – 1:15 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 5
- Location
- SCC E Building E-206; SCC Science Center SC-129
- Instructor
- Smith, Mark A.
Section notes
This course will meet on campus.*** Additional Section Dates *** Last Date to Add (add authorization required) : August 30, 2026. Last Drop Date with W grade: November 8, 2026. Last Drop Date without W grade: August 30, 2026. Last Date to get Refund: August 30, 2026