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BIOL 514 - Biology of the Algae

BIOL 514: Biology of the Algae (4 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: BIOL 203, BIOL 203L, BIOL 204, BIOL 204L and six units of upper division coursework in the major. Counts toward Biology, Ecology Minor (2026-27), Biology, Ecology Minor (2025-26).

4 units
  • At Least Nine Units of the Following Electives
  • Upper Division Major Electives
  • Coastal Environments and Resources
  • Electives
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)

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Three lectures and three hours of laboratory. Evolution, life histories, morphology, physiology, and ecology of micro and macro algae, with attention to both marine and freshwater taxa, and of sea-grasses.
Prerequisites
BIOL 203, BIOL 203L, BIOL 204, BIOL 204L and six units of upper division coursework in the major.

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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 4 units.
Typically offered
Spring
Catalog notes
Writing Requirement for Undergraduates: Completion of the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement or the eligibility to enroll in an upper division writing course is a prerequisite for all upper division biology courses numbered 450 and above.

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #5970· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NCNot in the latest import - check the official portal
24 of 24 seats open
Tue, Thu 1:00 PM-2:15 PM · LSS 343