BIOE 127Ichthyology
An introduction to the biology of jawless, cartilaginous, and bony fishes--their classification, evolution, form, physiology, and ecology.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, and BIOE 20C, and satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Must be taken concurrently with BIOE 127L.
- The official wait lists for courses with required, co-requisite, credit-bearing labs are based on the wait lists for the lab sections only. Wait list the BIOE 127L section first. You cannot enroll in the lecture until you successfully enroll in the co-requisite lab section.
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- Visiting Students: If you have completed the prerequisites but receive an error message, email your proof of prerequisite material to the instructor for approval to enroll: Eric Witte, ewitte@ucsc.edu.
- If you need to take the prerequisite in Session 1, enroll in that course first, then email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission number to enroll in this course.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 8:25am–10:00am | CoastBio 110 | G. Bernardi | Open 87/90 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 9:00am–12:30pm | CoastBio 110 | E. C. Witte | Open 29/30 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giacomo Bernardi | 4.5 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 94% | 45 |
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