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BIOL 215 – Organismal Biology (CRN: 98118) at Skyline College for Fall 2023

BIOL 215 Organismal Biology: Core I

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.

Units: 5

Degree Credit

Letter Grade Only

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.

Corequisites: None

Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent.

AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9B2

Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area B2, B3), UC (IGETC Area 5B, 5C)

C-ID: BIOL 135S, BIOL 140

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Department: Biology

Number of Units: 5

Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore

Instructor: Michael Song, songm@smccd.edu

View all BIOL 215 courses

IGETC: 5B-Biological Sci - Skyline

CSU: B2-Life Science - Skyline

Fee Description	Type	Amount
Book-Inclusive Digital Acc-SKY	Flat Fee	$42

Section Information as of Thursday, December 7 2023 - 04:53:39 am

Course status: Closed

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AD - Lecture and/or Discussion Meeting Date: 08/16-12/08 Meeting Time: 12:10pm-1:00pm Days: M, W, F Building: 07 Room: 7106 Instructor: Michael Song	08/16-12/08	12:10pm-1:00pm	M, W, F	07	7106	AD	Lecture and/or Discussion
AD - Laboratory/Studio/Activity Meeting Date: 08/16-12/08 Meeting Time: 9:10am-11:45am Days: T, Th Building: 07 Room: 7241 Instructor: Michael Song	08/16-12/08	9:10am-11:45am	T, Th	07	7241	AD	Laboratory/Studio/Activity

Critical Dates for this Course	Date
Last day to add class	August 29, 2023
Last day to drop with a section refund	August 29, 2023
Last day to drop without appearing on transcript	September 4, 2023
Last day to withdraw with a W	November 14, 2023
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option (If applicable to the course)	December 8, 2023

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BIOL 215 – Organismal Biology (CRN: 98118) at Skyline College for Fall 2023