This course introduces students to the study plants and animals by examining their structures, functions, evolution and environments. Field trips provide students with opportunities to explore local ecology and analyze and interpret data collected.
Biology 0861 and Biology 0871 can be taken at the same time or in any order.
Both Biology 0861 and Biology 0871 are required for completion of the equivalent of ABE Advanced Level Biology.
Course code: BIOL 0871
Credits: 4.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 96.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
MATH 0751, Foundations of Math & Precalculus 10 or equivalent; English 10 or equivalent.
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Schedule †
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
| CRN # | Dates |
Day/Time/Location |
| 70631 | September 2, 2025
to December 16, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
Location: VCC Broadway Building A |
| 70716 | October 1, 2025
to December 16, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
Location: In Person/Online Option |
| 70819 | November 3, 2025
to December 16, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
Location: In Person/Online Option |
| 70890 | December 1, 2025
to December 16, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
Location: In Person/Online Option |
Schedule †
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
| CRN # | Dates |
Day/Time/Location |
| 71929 | October 27, 2025
to December 16, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: In Person
Location: VCC Broadway Building A |
Schedule †
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
| CRN # | Dates |
Day/Time/Location |
| 40293 | January 5, 2026
to April 22, 2026 | See full schedule
Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
Location: VCC Broadway Building A |
| 40393 | February 2, 2026
to April 22, 2026 | See full schedule
Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
Location: In Person/Online Option |
| 41573 | March 2, 2026
to April 22, 2026 | See full schedule
Delivery: In Person
Location: VCC Broadway Building A |
| 40493 | March 2, 2026
to April 22, 2026 | See full schedule
Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
Location: In Person/Online Option |
| 42946 | April 1, 2026
to April 22, 2026 | See full schedule
Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
Location: In Person/Online Option |
Additional Information
- Classification Systems and Major Taxonomic Groups
Levels of Biological Organization
Features of Animal Evolution, Variety of Reproductive Strategies
Marine & Intertidal Zone Ecology (Aquarium Fieldtrip, Low-Tide Field Trip, & Lab Examination of Living
Organisms - class-based only)
Identify structures, distinguishing characteristics & life processes for the following:
- Porifera, Cnidaria,
- Nematoda, Platyhelminthes, Annelida (worm labs - examine internal/external structures in various
phyla)
- Molluscs, Arthropods, Echinoderms (labs include behavioural & structural examination of variety of
mollusc, arthropod, and/or echinoderm specimens)
- Chordates, Including Origin of the Vertebrates, Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds (field trip - observe
birds in natural setting), & Mammals (lab – comparison of vertebrate skeletons), Origins of Humans
Evolution of Plants. Algae (lab - microscopic and other examination of algae),
Bryophytes (lab – dissection and examination of moss - class-based only), Ferns (lab – dissection and
examination of ferns - class-based only), Gymnosperms, and Angiosperms (cone, fruit and flower lab -
class-based only)
This course is tuition free! Some fees apply: *
- College Initiative: $8.85/course
- Campus Resource: $9.95/course
- Student Union: $71/term
- UPass: $188/term (if applicable)
* Note: fees are approximate and subject to change.
* The amount shown is the approximate cost of tuition (for courses with tuition) or fees (for courses that do not have tuition).
Tuition and Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
