Biological Sciences BIOL

Fall 2025 · 86 sections · seat counts as of Oct 14, 2026

Catalog: Biological Sciences courses in the 2025-2026 Catalog

BIOL 0001 General Biology · 4 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
83696
In person Rocklin Campus
Mon/Wed, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Class Mon/Wed 2:30–3:50pm V 201
  • Lab Mon 4:00–7:05pm S 117
Aug 18–Dec 13Rachael P. Hamby3 of 24 open, 1 waitlisted
80588
In person Rocklin Campus
Tue/Thu, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Class Tue/Thu 4:00–5:20pm V 201
  • Lab Thu 5:30–8:35pm S 117
Aug 18–Dec 13Rachael P. Hamby2 of 24 open
80052
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Tue 2:30–5:35pm, S 117 + online work
All meeting times
  • Tue 2:30–5:35pm S 117
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Kwame O. Eshun12 of 24 open
80053
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Tue 6:30–9:35pm, S 117 + online work
All meeting times
  • Tue 6:30–9:35pm S 117
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Kwame O. Eshun14 of 24 open

BIOL 0002 Botany · 4.5 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
80736
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Tue/Thu 9:30am–12:05pm, S 112 + online work
All meeting times
  • Tue/Thu 9:30am–12:05pm S 112
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Monique K. KolsterFull (27/24), 7 waitlisted

BIOL 0003 General Zoology · 4.5 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
83815
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Tue/Thu 8:00–10:25am, S 117 + online work
All meeting times
  • Tue/Thu 8:00–10:25am S 117
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Jennifer Skillen2 of 24 open, 3 waitlisted
80056
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Tue/Thu 11:00am–1:25pm, S 117 + online work
All meeting times
  • Tue/Thu 11:00am–1:25pm S 117
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Jennifer SkillenFull (28/24), 4 waitlisted

BIOL 0004 Microbiology · 5 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
82838
In person Rocklin Campus
Mon/Wed 1:30–6:05pm, 2 rooms
All meeting times
  • Class Mon/Wed 1:30–2:50pm S 103
  • Lab Mon/Wed 3:00–6:05pm S 114
Aug 18–Dec 13Kalee R. ChristensenFull (25/24), 12 waitlisted
80980
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Mon/Wed 7:45–10:50am, S 114 + online work
All meeting times
  • Mon/Wed 7:45–10:50am S 114
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Warren R. Place7 of 24 open, 13 waitlisted
80981
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Mon/Wed 11:30am–2:35pm, S 114 + online work
All meeting times
  • Mon/Wed 11:30am–2:35pm S 114
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Warren R. Place3 of 24 open, 6 waitlisted
80057
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Tue/Thu 8:00–11:05am, S 114 + online work
All meeting times
  • Tue/Thu 8:00–11:05am S 114
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Sasha M. Warren4 of 24 open, 10 waitlisted
80058
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Tue/Thu 11:30am–2:35pm, S 114 + online work
All meeting times
  • Tue/Thu 11:30am–2:35pm S 114
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Sasha M. Warren6 of 24 open, 10 waitlisted
80059
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Tue/Thu 3:00–6:05pm, S 114 + online work
All meeting times
  • Tue/Thu 3:00–6:05pm S 114
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Karen LeGrand, Kalee R. Christensen9 of 24 open, 10 waitlisted
80060
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Tue/Thu 6:30–9:35pm, S 114 + online work
All meeting times
  • Tue/Thu 6:30–9:35pm S 114
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Karen LeGrand, Kalee R. Christensen9 of 24 open, 13 waitlisted
80772
Hybrid Nevada County Campus
Mon/Wed 9:00am–12:05pm, N8-Science Bldg 104 + online work
All meeting times
  • Mon/Wed 9:00am–12:05pm N8-Science Bldg 104
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13April M. RiegelsbergerFull (18/16), 11 waitlisted
81814
Hybrid Nevada County Campus
Mon/Wed 12:30–3:35pm, N8-Science Bldg 104 + online work
All meeting times
  • Mon/Wed 12:30–3:35pm N8-Science Bldg 104
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13April M. RiegelsbergerFull (18/16), 11 waitlisted

BIOL 0005 Human Anatomy · 5 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
83027
In person Rocklin Campus
Mon/Wed 7:45am–12:20pm, 2 rooms
All meeting times
  • Class Mon/Wed 7:45–9:05am V 205
  • Lab Mon/Wed 9:15am–12:20pm S 116
Aug 18–Dec 13Abigail Analeigh O. Genelsa1 of 24 open, 7 waitlisted
81753
In person Rocklin Campus
Tue/Thu 4:00–8:35pm, 2 rooms
All meeting times
  • Class Tue/Thu 4:00–5:20pm S 103
  • Lab Tue/Thu 5:30–8:35pm S 116
Aug 18–Dec 13Elliott S. Perry5 of 24 open, 9 waitlisted
80063
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Mon/Wed 1:30–4:35pm, St-4, Science Lab 004 + online work
All meeting times
  • Mon/Wed 1:30–4:35pm St-4, Science Lab 004
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Matthew R. Holdgate2 of 24 open, 10 waitlisted
80066
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Wed 9:30–11:05am, V 201 + online work
All meeting times
  • Wed 9:30–11:05am V 201
  • Plus online work
Oct 20–Dec 13Ishtar Thomas-Lane12 of 24 open, 10 waitlisted
80755
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Mon/Wed 4:45–7:50pm, St-4, Science Lab 004 + online work
All meeting times
  • Mon/Wed 4:45–7:50pm St-4, Science Lab 004
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Matthew R. Holdgate4 of 24 open, 11 waitlisted
80068
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Mon/Wed 5:30–8:35pm, S 116 + online work
All meeting times
  • Mon/Wed 5:30–8:35pm S 116
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Aoss H. Albumalalah3 of 24 open, 9 waitlisted
80067
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Tue/Thu 12:30–3:35pm, S 116 + online work
All meeting times
  • Tue/Thu 12:30–3:35pm S 116
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Keri R. Muma5 of 24 open, 7 waitlisted
80064
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Tue/Thu 9:00am–12:05pm, S 116 + online work
All meeting times
  • Tue/Thu 9:00am–12:05pm S 116
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Keri R. Muma4 of 24 open, 12 waitlisted
80754
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Tue/Thu 12:30–3:35pm, St-4, Science Lab 004 + online work
All meeting times
  • Tue/Thu 12:30–3:35pm St-4, Science Lab 004
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Mohamed A. Aly1 of 24 open, 9 waitlisted
80694
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Mon/Wed 8:30–11:40am, St-4, Science Lab 004 + online work
All meeting times
  • Mon/Wed 8:30–11:40am St-4, Science Lab 004
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Oct 11Matthew R. Holdgate5 of 24 open, 8 waitlisted
80983
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Wed 9:30–11:05am, V 201 + online work
All meeting times
  • Wed 9:30–11:05am V 201
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Oct 11Ishtar Thomas-Lane11 of 24 open, 14 waitlisted
80979
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Mon 9:30–11:05am, V 201 + online work
All meeting times
  • Mon 9:30–11:05am V 201
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Oct 11Ishtar Thomas-Lane17 of 24 open, 9 waitlisted
80753
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Mon/Wed 8:00–10:50am, St-4, Science Lab 004 + online work
All meeting times
  • Mon/Wed 8:00–10:50am St-4, Science Lab 004
  • Plus online work
Oct 20–Dec 13Heather R. RobertsFull (25/24), 18 waitlisted
80069
Hybrid Nevada County Campus
Mon/Wed 5:30–8:35pm, N8-Science Bldg 117 + online work
All meeting times
  • Mon/Wed 5:30–8:35pm N8-Science Bldg 117
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Casandra M. Frieden10 of 24 open, 5 waitlisted
80065
Hybrid Nevada County Campus
Tue/Thu 9:15am–12:20pm, N8-Science Bldg 117 + online work
All meeting times
  • Tue/Thu 9:15am–12:20pm N8-Science Bldg 117
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13April M. Riegelsberger7 of 24 open, 7 waitlisted
81819
Online anytime
Aug 18–Dec 13Heather R. RobertsFull (26/24), 11 waitlisted
80062
Online anytime
Aug 18–Oct 11Heather R. RobertsFull (25/24), 12 waitlisted
80070
Online anytime
Aug 18–Oct 11Aoss H. Albumalalah6 of 24 open, 12 waitlisted

BIOL 0005X Success in Anatomy · 1 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
81815
In person Nevada County Campus
Tue 12:35–1:40pm, N8-Science Bldg 117
Aug 26–Dec 2April M. Riegelsberger12 of 24 open

BIOL 0006 Human Physiology · 5 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
80073
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Mon/Wed 9:00am–1:50pm, 2 rooms + online work
All meeting times
  • Lab Mon/Wed 9:00am–12:05pm S 113
  • Class Mon/Wed 12:30–1:50pm V 117
  • Plus online work
Oct 20–Dec 13Keri R. Muma6 of 24 open
80516
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Mon/Wed 12:30–2:55pm, S 113 + online work
All meeting times
  • Class Mon/Wed 12:30–1:35pm S 113
  • Lab Mon/Wed 1:35–2:55pm S 113
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Emine Gunhan5 of 24 open
80074
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Tue/Thu 8:00–10:25am, S 113 + online work
All meeting times
  • Class Tue/Thu 8:00–9:05am S 113
  • Lab Tue/Thu 9:05–10:25am S 113
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Emine GunhanFull (24/24)
81622
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Tue/Thu 10:45am–1:10pm, S 113 + online work
All meeting times
  • Class Tue/Thu 10:45–11:50am S 113
  • Lab Tue/Thu 11:50am–1:10pm S 113
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Emine Gunhan4 of 24 open
80973
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Mon 3:30–6:35pm, S 113 + online work
All meeting times
  • Mon 3:30–6:35pm S 113
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Adriel B. CruzFull (24/24), 11 waitlisted
80989
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Tue 3:30–6:35pm, S 113 + online work
All meeting times
  • Tue 3:30–6:35pm S 113
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Jarred Dela CruzFull (24/24), 12 waitlisted
82027
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Wed 3:30–6:35pm, S 113 + online work
All meeting times
  • Wed 3:30–6:35pm S 113
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Jarred Dela Cruz2 of 24 open, 13 waitlisted
81596
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Thu 3:30–6:35pm, S 113 + online work
All meeting times
  • Thu 3:30–6:35pm S 113
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Jarred Dela CruzFull (24/24), 11 waitlisted
80071
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Fri 9:00am–12:05pm, S 113 + online work
All meeting times
  • Fri 9:00am–12:05pm S 113
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Aoss H. Albumalalah3 of 24 open, 1 waitlisted
80988
Online anytime
Aug 18–Oct 11Adriel B. CruzFull (26/24), 13 waitlisted
80075
Online anytime
Oct 20–Dec 13Adriel B. Cruz1 of 24 open

BIOL 0010 Introduction to Biology · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
80859
In person Rocklin Campus
Mon/Wed 8:00–9:20am, S 102
Aug 18–Dec 13Ethan X. Roberts4 of 30 open
80860
In person Rocklin Campus
Mon/Wed 2:00–3:20pm, V 205
Aug 18–Dec 13Toni L. Ceccardi4 of 30 open, 2 waitlisted
80077
Online anytime
Aug 18–Dec 13Monique K. KolsterFull (32/30), 7 waitlisted
80076
Online anytime
Aug 18–Oct 11Sarah A. Oppenheimer2 of 30 open, 10 waitlisted
80861
Online anytime
Aug 18–Oct 11Marie L. Westover6 of 30 open, 11 waitlisted
80427
Online anytime
Oct 20–Dec 13Marie L. Westover6 of 30 open, 17 waitlisted
83743
In person College Career Access Pathways · Rocklin Campus
Mon/Tue/Thu 8:30–9:40am, Woodcreek High School
Sep 2–Dec 16Jennifer Marsh-Sharon20 of 30 open

BIOL 0011 Concepts of Biology · 4 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
80078
In person Rocklin Campus
Mon/Wed 12:30–3:35pm, S 112
All meeting times
  • Class Mon/Wed 12:30–2:00pm S 112
  • Lab Mon/Wed 2:00–3:35pm S 112
Aug 18–Dec 13Ethan X. Roberts1 of 24 open
80079
In person Rocklin Campus
Tue/Thu, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Class Tue/Thu 11:00am–12:20pm S 111
  • Lab Tue 12:30–3:35pm S 112
Aug 18–Dec 13Rachael P. HambyFull (24/24), 2 waitlisted
80080
In person Rocklin Campus
Tue/Thu, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Class Tue/Thu 11:00am–12:20pm S 111
  • Lab Thu 12:30–3:35pm S 112
Aug 18–Dec 13Rachael P. HambyFull (25/24), 1 waitlisted
80081
In person Rocklin Campus
Tue/Thu 6:30–9:35pm, S 112
All meeting times
  • Class Tue/Thu 6:30–8:00pm S 112
  • Lab Tue/Thu 8:00–9:35pm S 112
Aug 18–Dec 13Toni L. Ceccardi1 of 24 open
82755
In person Nevada County Campus
Tue/Thu 2:00–5:05pm, N8-Science Bldg 117
All meeting times
  • Class Tue/Thu 2:00–3:30pm N8-Science Bldg 117
  • Lab Tue/Thu 3:30–5:05pm N8-Science Bldg 117
Aug 18–Dec 13Linda A. Desai4 of 24 open
83870
Online anytime
Aug 18–Dec 13Kwame O. EshunFull (27/24), 1 waitlisted
81957
Online anytime
Aug 18–Oct 11Kwame O. Eshun3 of 24 open, 8 waitlisted
82595
Online anytime
Oct 20–Dec 13Ethan X. Roberts1 of 24 open, 16 waitlisted

BIOL 0014 Natural History, Ecology and Conservation · 4 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
80083
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Tue/Thu, 2 meeting times + online work
All meeting times
  • Class Tue 9:30–10:50am S 103
  • Lab Thu 9:15am–12:20pm S 105
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Molly Hardesty-Moore10 of 24 open
80082
In person Tahoe-Truckee Campus
Tue/Thu 2:45–5:50pm, Tahoe Truckee - Bldg 1 126
All meeting times
  • Class Tue/Thu 2:45–4:15pm Tahoe Truckee - Bldg 1 126
  • Lab Tue/Thu 4:15–5:50pm Tahoe Truckee - Bldg 1 126
Aug 18–Dec 13Jon D. Larson12 of 24 open

BIOL 0016D Biology of Waterfowl and Marsh Birds · 0.5 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
81959
In person Field Studies · Rocklin Campus
4 scheduled dates
All meeting times
  • Class Thu 6:00–8:50pm S 115
    Nov 6
  • Class Thu 6:00–7:50pm S 115
    Nov 20
  • Class Sat time TBA Location TBA
    Nov 15
  • Lab Sat time TBA Location TBA
    Nov 15
Nov 6–Nov 20Jeff C. Roberts2 of 20 open

BIOL 0016E Ecology of the Sierran Conifer Forest · 0.5 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
83509
In person Field Studies · Rocklin Campus
4 scheduled dates
All meeting times
  • Class Wed 6:00–8:50pm S 117
    Sep 3
  • Class Wed 6:00–7:50pm S 117
    Sep 17
  • Class Sun time TBA Location TBA
    Sep 7
  • Lab Sun time TBA Location TBA
    Sep 7
Sep 3–Sep 17Shawna L. Martinez4 of 20 open, 2 waitlisted

BIOL 0021 Introduction to Plant Science · 4 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
80718
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Mon 11:00am–2:15pm, S 107 + online work
All meeting times
  • Mon 11:00am–2:15pm S 107
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Oct 11Shannon L. Spears19 of 24 open
81556
In person Rocklin Campus
Tue/Thu, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Class Tue 6:00–9:05pm S 107
  • Lab Thu 6:00–9:05pm S 107
Aug 18–Dec 13Shawna L. Martinez20 of 24 open
81554
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Wed 11:00am–2:05pm, S 107 + online work
All meeting times
  • Wed 11:00am–2:05pm S 107
  • Plus online work
Oct 20–Dec 13Shannon L. Spears21 of 24 open, 2 waitlisted

BIOL 0024 Wildland Trees and Shrubs (Dendrology) · 4 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
81972
In person Rocklin Campus
Thu 9:30am–12:50pm, S 107 + 6 extra dates
All meeting times
  • Class Thu 9:30am–12:50pm S 107
  • Lab Sat 8:00am–4:50pm 4 locations
    Sep 6 (Samuel P Taylor State Park), Sep 20 (Location TBA), Oct 4 (Location TBA), Oct 25 (Empire Mine State Park), Nov 8 (Marshall Discovery State Park), Nov 22 (UC Davis Arboretum)
Aug 18–Dec 13Patti A. Kiehl13 of 24 open

BIOL 0033 Introduction to Zoology · 4 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
83817
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Mon/Wed 12:30–1:50pm, S 117 + online work
All meeting times
  • Mon/Wed 12:30–1:50pm S 117
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Jennifer Skillen, Jaime L. Rudd9 of 24 open
80084
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Fri 10:00am–1:05pm, S 117 + online work
All meeting times
  • Fri 10:00am–1:05pm S 117
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Tyler W. Stradleigh5 of 24 open
81817
Online anytime
Aug 18–Dec 13Jeff C. RobertsFull (26/24), 3 waitlisted

BIOL 0035 Introduction to Entomology · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
80986
Online anytime
Aug 18–Dec 13Linda A. DesaiFull (25/24), 1 waitlisted

BIOL 0055 General Human Anatomy and Physiology · 4 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
81088
In person Rocklin Campus
Mon/Wed/Fri, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Class Mon/Wed 11:00am–12:20pm V 205
  • Lab Fri 12:30–3:35pm S 113
Aug 18–Dec 13Amaneh Ghasemieh4 of 24 open, 8 waitlisted
80086
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Tue 3:50–6:55pm, St-4, Science Lab 004 + online work
All meeting times
  • Tue 3:50–6:55pm St-4, Science Lab 004
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Mohamed A. Aly3 of 24 open, 12 waitlisted
80087
Hybrid Rocklin Campus
Thu 3:50–6:55pm, St-4, Science Lab 004 + online work
All meeting times
  • Thu 3:50–6:55pm St-4, Science Lab 004
  • Plus online work
Aug 18–Dec 13Mohamed A. Aly6 of 24 open, 13 waitlisted
81818
In person Nevada County Campus
Mon/Wed 9:00am–12:05pm, 2 rooms
All meeting times
  • Lab Mon/Wed 9:00–10:20am N8-Science Bldg 117
  • Class Mon/Wed 10:45am–12:05pm N8-Science Bldg 112
Aug 18–Dec 13Michael Babich4 of 22 open, 1 waitlisted
83625
In person Nevada County Campus
Mon/Wed 10:45am–1:50pm, 2 rooms
All meeting times
  • Class Mon/Wed 10:45am–12:05pm N8-Science Bldg 112
  • Lab Mon/Wed 12:30–1:50pm N8-Science Bldg 117
Aug 18–Dec 13Michael Babich2 of 22 open, 1 waitlisted
81357
Online anytime
Aug 18–Dec 13Mohamed A. Aly6 of 24 open, 19 waitlisted

BIOL 0056 Biology: A Human Perspective · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
80089
Online anytime
Aug 18–Dec 13Jeff C. Roberts1 of 25 open, 5 waitlisted
80876
Online anytime
Aug 18–Dec 13Tyler W. Stradleigh6 of 25 open, 5 waitlisted
81684
Online anytime College Career Access Pathways
Aug 18–Dec 13Elisheva C. Verdi24 of 30 open

BIOL 0056L Biology: A Human Perspective Laboratory · 1 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
80090
In person Rocklin Campus
Wed 4:00–7:05pm, S 112
Aug 18–Dec 13Elliott S. Perry10 of 25 open
81685
Online anytime College Career Access Pathways
Aug 18–Dec 13Elisheva C. Verdi27 of 30 open

BIOL 0140 Organismal Biology · 4.5 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
83524
In person Rocklin Campus
Mon/Wed 8:00am–12:05pm, S 112
All meeting times
  • Class Mon/Wed 8:00–9:30am S 112
  • Lab Mon/Wed 9:30am–12:05pm S 112
Aug 18–Dec 13Monique K. Kolster, Jennifer Skillen6 of 24 open
83525
In person Rocklin Campus
Mon/Wed 8:00am–12:05pm, S 117
All meeting times
  • Class Mon/Wed 8:00–9:30am S 117
  • Lab Mon/Wed 9:30am–12:05pm S 117
Aug 18–Dec 13Jennifer Skillen, Monique K. Kolster6 of 24 open

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