BIOL 215 – Organismal Biology (CRN: 98118)
at Skyline College for Fall 2025
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Course Information
As part of a two-course core program, BIOL 215 is an introductory survey of organismal form and function. Analysis of fundamental biological functions including nutrition, gas exchange, reproduction, natural selection, and ecology using representative living organisms.
Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
Lab hours/semester: 96-108
TBA hours/semester: 16-18
Homework hours/semester: 80-90
Prerequisites: MATH 120 or MATH 123 or appropriate math placement test score and other measures as appropriate, or equivalent.
Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent.
C-ID: BIOL 135S, BIOL 140
Course Details
Grade Mode: {"L":"Letter Graded-Degree Applicabl"}
Units: 5
Department: Biology
Transfer Credit: UC/CSU
Meeting Information
| Instructor | Meeting Date | Meeting Time | Days | Building | Room | Section | Section Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Song | 08/13 - 12/08 | 11:10am-12:30pm | M, W | 07 | 7106 | AD | Lecture and/or Discussion |
| Michael Song | 08/13 - 12/08 | 9:10am-11:45am | T, Th | 07 | 7241 | AD | Laboratory/Studio/Activity |
| Michael Song | 08/13 - 12/08 | TBA 0 Hrs/Wk | Remote | AD | Laboratory/Studio/Activity |
Critical Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Day to Add | August 26, 2025 |
| Last day to drop with a refund | August 26, 2025 |
| Last Day to drop without W Grade | September 1, 2025 |
| Last Day to drop with W Grade | November 12, 2025 |