{
  "college": "yuba-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "ECOL",
  "name": "Ecology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://yc.yccd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Yuba-College-Catalog-26.pdf#page=98",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "ECOL-10",
      "subject": "ECOL",
      "number": "10",
      "title": "Environment-Concepts and Issues",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "cid": [
        "ENVS 110"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "The course presents fundamental physical, chemical, and biological principles in examining how natural ecosystems function and how human actions affect natural ecosystems. Emphasis is placed on the role of science in determining causes and in contributing sustainable solutions to local and global environmental problems. Topics include ecological principles, biodiversity, climate change, sustainability, renewable and non-renewable energy, water resources, air and water pollution, and solid waste management. Grades are P/NP Option.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/yuba-college/schedule/fall-2026/ecol/#ecol-10",
          "subject": "ECOL"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ECOL-11",
      "subject": "ECOL",
      "number": "11",
      "title": "Environment Lab",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "54 lab hours",
      "corequisite": "ECOL-10",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Laboratory and field studies demonstrating the systematic study of both the biological and physical components of ecosystems, especially as seen in local organisms and ecosystems. Grades are P/NP Option.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ECOL-12",
      "subject": "ECOL",
      "number": "12",
      "title": "Marine Ecology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course is an introduction to marine biology. It includes the study of marine vertebrates and invertebrates; the ecology of coastal, open ocean, sea floor, coral reef, and tide pool ecosystems; sea water, tides, and currents. The course also includes a study of global human impacts upon the marine environment. Grades are P/NP Option.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}