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BIOE 20CEcology and Evolution

5 creditsUndergraduateStudent Option

Introduction to ecology and evolution covering principles of evolution at the molecular, organismal, and population levels. Evolutionary topics include genetic and phenotypic variation, natural selection, adaptation, speciation, and macroevolution. Also covers behavioral, population, and community ecology including applied ecological issues.

  • All students - If this is a prerequisite for a Session 2 class, email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission number after you enroll.
  • Enrollment in the associated discussion is mandatory.

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When it runs

Winter 2027Open Winter 2027

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 8:00am–9:35am
Media Theater M110StaffOpen 0/240

Fall 2026Open Fall 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm
Kresge Acad 3105B. B. MarinovicOpen 92/108
02Lecture
Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm
Sci & Engr Library 206B. B. MarinovicWait List 58/58

Summer 2026Open Summer 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Mon Wed Fri 1:00pm–3:30pm
OnlineB. B. MarinovicOpen 137/140

Spring 2026Open Spring 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm
Humn Lecture HallB. B. MarinovicClosed 300/300

Winter 2026Open Winter 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 8:00am–9:35am
Media Theater M110B. B. MarinovicOpen 235/240

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm
Kresge Acad 3105B. B. MarinovicOpen 256/260
02Lecture
Tue Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm
Sci & Engr Library 206B. B. MarinovicClosed 74/74

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Baldo Marinovic4.1 / 53.0 / 582%233

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