INTEGBI 11
California Natural History
An introduction to the biomes, plants, and animals of California. The lectures will introduce natural history as the foundation of the sciences, with an overview of geology, paleontology, historical biology, botany, zoology, ecosystem ecology, and conservation biology. The field labs will include activities on the UC Berkeley campus and around the Bay Area. Course is open to all students without prerequisite and will provide a foundation for advanced study in biology and field biology.
Topics
- Understand the relationship between history, climate, and species composition in California Identify the common organisms in your community with colloquial and scientific names Produce sophisticated observations of organismal behavior and ecosystem processes Create detailed natural history observations with georeferenced photos and videos Synthesize your observations into comprehensive species lists for specific geographic areas Enjoy local ecosystems and museum collections as sources of study and inspiration
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027