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Mt. San Jacinto College
BIOL115 - Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology)
Course Description
This introductory course investigates topics in biology from cells to ecosystems. Topics include molecules of life, metabolism, information flow, evolution, biodiversity, ecological interactions, and current issues in science. Students will apply the process of science in the laboratory to investigate the course topics. Field trips may be part of the course.
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Tuition & Fees
Tuition:$184.00
Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.
Location
Online
Units
4.0 semester units
Badges
- Online Tutoring
- Zero Textbook Cost
Online Tutoring
Zero Textbook Cost
Course Sections
Seat counts change rapidly, these numbers may not reflect current seat availability.
Spring 2025 - Semester
Jan 13 to May 21
section:
BIOL-115-1360
Format:
Zero Textbook Cost
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Mason, R Mason, R
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1360 is an "Online Anytime" class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines.
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Jan 13 to May 21
section:
BIOL-115-3529
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Henderson, R Henderson, R
Live Seat Count:
5 available seats
- (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #3529 is an "Online Anytime" class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines. Section #3529 is cross-listed with BIOL-115H, #3791.
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Jan 13 to May 21
section:
BIOL-115-3452
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Begum, A Begum, A
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #3452 is an "Online Anytime" class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines.
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Jan 13 to May 21
section:
BIOL-115-1033
Format:
Zero Textbook Cost
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Plotkin, M Plotkin, M Plotkin, M
Live Seat Count:
1 available seats
- (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1033 is an "Online Anytime" class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines. Section #1033 is cross-listed with BIOL-115H, #1252.
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Mar 17 to May 14
section:
BIOL-115-1383
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Mason, R Mason, R Mason, R
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1383 is a SHORT-TERM, "Online Anytime" class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets March 17-May 14. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines.
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Jan 13 to May 21
section:
BIOL-115-1231
Format:
Zero Textbook Cost
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Pamula, S Pamula, S
Live Seat Count:
6 available seats
- (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1231 is an "Online Anytime" class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines.
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Jan 13 to May 21
section:
BIOL-115-1034
Format:
Zero Textbook Cost
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Hahn, K Hahn, K
Live Seat Count:
4 available seats
- (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1034 is an "Online Anytime" class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines.
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Jan 13 to May 21
section:
BIOL-115-1232
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Akyol-Ataman, Z Akyol-Ataman, Z
Live Seat Count:
4 available seats
- (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1232 is an "Online Anytime" class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines.
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Summer 2025 - Semester
Jun 9 to Jul 31
section:
BIOL-115-3071
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Koo, B Koo, B
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #3071 is an eight week SHORT-TERM class which meets Online Anytime June 9-July 31. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in.
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Jun 23 to Jul 31
section:
BIOL-115-1154
Format:
Zero Textbook Cost
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Plotkin, M Plotkin, M
Live Seat Count:
3 available seats
- (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1154 is a six week SHORT-TERM class which meets Online Anytime June 23-July 31. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in.
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Jun 23 to Jul 31
section:
BIOL-115-1140
Format:
Zero Textbook Cost
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Plotkin, M Plotkin, M
Live Seat Count:
5 available seats
- (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1140 is a six week SHORT-TERM class which meets Online Anytime June 23-July 31. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in.
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Jun 9 to Jul 31
section:
BIOL-115-3079
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Begum, A Begum, A
Live Seat Count:
1 available seats
- (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #3079 is an eight week SHORT-TERM class which meets Online Anytime June 9-July 31. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in.
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Fall 2025 - Semester
Aug 11 to Dec 12
section:
BIOL-115-3321
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Not Listed
Live Seat Count:
31 available seats
- (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #3321 is an Online Anytime class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines.
Tuition:$184.00
Open
Aug 11 to Dec 12
section:
BIOL-115-1034
Format:
Zero Textbook Cost
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Hahn, K Hahn, K
Live Seat Count:
6 available seats
- (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1034 is an Online Anytime class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines.
Tuition:$184.00
Open
Aug 11 to Dec 12
section:
BIOL-115-1231
Format:
Zero Textbook Cost
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Pamula, S Pamula, S
Live Seat Count:
21 available seats
- (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1231 is an Online Anytime class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines.
Tuition:$184.00
Open
Aug 11 to Dec 12
section:
BIOL-115-1232
Format:
Zero Textbook Cost
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Akyol-Ataman, Z Akyol-Ataman, Z
Live Seat Count:
16 available seats
- (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1232 is an Online Anytime class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines.
Tuition:$184.00
Open
Aug 11 to Dec 12
section:
BIOL-115-1505
Format:
Zero Textbook Cost
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Not Listed
Live Seat Count:
31 available seats
- (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1505 is an Online Anytime class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines. Section #1505 is cross-listed with BIOL-115H, #1506.
Tuition:$184.00
Open
Aug 11 to Dec 12
section:
BIOL-115-1033
Format:
Zero Textbook Cost
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Plotkin, M Plotkin, M
Live Seat Count:
1 available seats
- (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1033 is an Online Anytime class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines. Section #1033 is cross-listed with BIOL-115H, #1252.
Tuition:$184.00
Seat availability is low, please wait.
Aug 11 to Dec 12
section:
BIOL-115-1004
Format:
Zero Textbook Cost
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Not Listed
Live Seat Count:
1 available seats
- (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1004 is an Online Anytime class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines.
Tuition:$184.00
Seat availability is low, please wait.
Aug 11 to Dec 12
section:
BIOL-115-3773
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Begum, A Begum, A
Live Seat Count:
18 available seats
- (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #3773 is an Online Anytime class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines.
Tuition:$184.00
Open
Aug 11 to Dec 12
section:
BIOL-115-3529
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Henderson, R Henderson, R
Live Seat Count:
1 available seats
- (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #3529 is an Online Anytime class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines. Section #3529 is cross-listed with BIOL-115H, #3428.
Tuition:$184.00
Seat availability is low, please wait.
Aug 11 to Oct 3
section:
BIOL-115-1499
Format:
Zero Textbook Cost
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Vilchez-Russell, K Vilchez-Russell, K
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1499 is a SHORT-TERM, Online Anytime class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets August 11-October 3. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines.
Tuition:$184.00
Section Full
Fall 2024 - Semester
Aug 12 to Dec 13
section:
BIOL-115-3773
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Begum, A Begum, A
Live Seat Count:
2 available seats
- (6 months ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #3773 is an "Online Anytime" class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines.
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Aug 12 to Oct 4
section:
BIOL-115-1499
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Mason, R Mason, R
Live Seat Count:
2 available seats
- (6 months ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1499 is a SHORT-TERM, "Online Anytime" class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets August 12-October 4. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines.
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Aug 12 to Dec 13
section:
BIOL-115-1033
Format:
Zero Textbook Cost
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Plotkin, M Plotkin, M
Live Seat Count:
11 available seats
- (6 months ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1033 is an "Online Anytime" class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines. Section #1033 is cross-listed with BIOL-115H, #1252.
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Aug 12 to Dec 13
section:
BIOL-115-1231
Format:
Zero Textbook Cost
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Pamula, S Pamula, S
Live Seat Count:
3 available seats
- (6 months ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1231 is an "Online Anytime" class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines.
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Aug 12 to Dec 13
section:
BIOL-115-1232
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Akyol-Ataman, Z Akyol-Ataman, Z
Live Seat Count:
19 available seats
- (6 months ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1232 is an "Online Anytime" class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines.
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Aug 12 to Dec 13
section:
BIOL-115-3529
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Henderson, R Henderson, R Henderson, R
Live Seat Count:
8 available seats
- (6 months ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #3529 is an "Online Anytime" class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines. Section #3529 is cross-listed with BIOL-115H, #3428.
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Aug 12 to Dec 13
section:
BIOL-115-1034
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Hahn, K Hahn, K
Live Seat Count:
5 available seats
- (6 months ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1034 is an "Online Anytime" class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines.
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Aug 12 to Dec 13
section:
BIOL-115-1004
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Vilchez-Russell, K Vilchez-Russell, K
Live Seat Count:
3 available seats
- (6 months ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1004 is an "Online Anytime" class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines.
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Aug 12 to Dec 13
section:
BIOL-115-1505
Format:
Zero Textbook Cost
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Mason, R Mason, R Mason, R
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (6 months ago)
Section notes:
NOTE: Section #1505 is an "Online Anytime" class where course materials are accessible online 24/7 via CANVAS. Deadlines for assignments/activities still apply. The class meets full term. The official check in for distance education classes begins at 8AM Pacific on the class start date and is available for 48 hours. Students must complete the check in during this time to avoid being dropped. Review the course syllabus for full details on course check in and other deadlines. Section #1505 is cross-listed with BIOL-115H, #1506.
Tuition:$184.00
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