# Biological Sciences (BIOL) — Fall 2026 schedule Sierra College · 92 sections · Seat counts as of 2026-10-14 Source: https://ss.oci.sierracollege.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/term/termSelection?mode=search Course descriptions: 2026-2027 catalog, /c/sierra-college/catalog/2026-2027/courses/biol.md ## BIOL 0001 — General Biology (4 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 83696 | 100 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 2:30–3:50pm, V 201; Lab: Wed 4:00–7:05pm, S 117 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Rachael P. Hamby | Full (27/24) | | 80588 | 110 | In person | Class: Tue/Thu 1:00–2:20pm, V 303; Lab: Thu 2:30–5:35pm, S 117 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Rachael P. Hamby | 2 of 24 open, 5 waitlisted | | 80052 | 112 | Hybrid | Tue 2:30–5:35pm, S 117; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Kwame O. Eshun | 7 of 24 open | | 80053 | 114 | Hybrid | Tue 6:30–9:35pm, S 117; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Kwame O. Eshun | 8 of 24 open | ## BIOL 0002 — Botany (4.5 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 80736 | 105 | In person | Class: Tue/Thu 8:00–9:30am, S 112; Lab: Tue/Thu 9:30am–12:05pm, S 112 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Monique K. Kolster | Full (27/24), 9 waitlisted | ## BIOL 0003 — General Zoology (4.5 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 84372 | 100 | Hybrid | Tue/Thu 2:15–4:40pm, S 107; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Jennifer Skillen | 2 of 24 open, 4 waitlisted | | 83815 | 102 | Hybrid | Tue/Thu 8:00–10:25am, S 117; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Jennifer Skillen | Full (25/24), 3 waitlisted | | 80056 | 105 | Hybrid | Tue/Thu 11:00am–1:25pm, S 117; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Jennifer Skillen | Full (24/24), 1 waitlisted | ## BIOL 0004 — Microbiology (5 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 80980 | 101 | Hybrid | Mon/Wed 7:45–10:50am, S 114; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Warren R. Place | 4 of 24 open, 7 waitlisted | | 80981 | 105 | Hybrid | Mon/Wed 11:30am–2:35pm, S 114; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Warren R. Place | 3 of 24 open, 7 waitlisted | | 82838 | 110 | Hybrid | Class: Mon/Wed 1:30–2:50pm, S 103 (Aug 17–Sep 2); Lab: Mon/Wed 3:00–6:05pm, S 114; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Karen LeGrand, Warren R. Place, Kalee R. Christensen | 5 of 24 open, 6 waitlisted | | 80057 | 121 | Hybrid | Tue/Thu 8:00–11:05am, S 114; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Sasha M. Warren | 1 of 24 open, 11 waitlisted | | 80058 | 123 | Hybrid | Tue/Thu 11:30am–2:35pm, S 114; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Sasha M. Warren | Full (24/24), 7 waitlisted | | 80059 | 125 | Hybrid | Tue/Thu 3:00–6:05pm, S 114; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Karen LeGrand | 2 of 24 open, 6 waitlisted | | 80060 | 139 | Hybrid | Tue/Thu 6:30–9:35pm, S 114; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Karen LeGrand | 4 of 24 open, 7 waitlisted | | 80772 | 200 | Hybrid | Mon/Wed 8:45–11:50am, N8-Science Bldg 104; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | April M. Riegelsberger | 3 of 16 open, 11 waitlisted | | 81814 | 201 | Hybrid | Mon/Wed 12:15–3:20pm, N8-Science Bldg 104; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | April M. Riegelsberger | 1 of 16 open, 12 waitlisted | ## BIOL 0005 — Human Anatomy (5 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 83027 | 090 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 7:45–9:05am, V 205; Lab: Mon/Wed 9:15am–12:20pm, S 116 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Abigail Analeigh O. Genelsa | Full (25/24), 8 waitlisted | | 82962 | 092 | Hybrid | Mon/Wed 1:00–4:05pm, S 116; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Ranjeeta Lal, Amaneh Ghasemieh | Full (26/24), 7 waitlisted | | 80063 | 094 | Hybrid | Mon/Wed 1:30–4:35pm, St-4, Science Lab 004; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Matthew R. Holdgate | 1 of 24 open, 11 waitlisted | | 80755 | 096 | Hybrid | Mon/Wed 4:45–7:50pm, St-4, Science Lab 004; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Matthew R. Holdgate | 4 of 24 open, 10 waitlisted | | 80068 | 098 | Hybrid | Mon/Wed 5:30–8:35pm, S 116; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Aoss H. Albumalalah | Full (25/24), 10 waitlisted | | 80064 | 100 | Hybrid | Tue/Thu 9:00am–12:05pm, S 116; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Keri R. Muma | Full (26/24), 14 waitlisted | | 82966 | 102 | Hybrid | Tue/Thu 9:15am–12:20pm, St-4, Science Lab 004; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Matthew R. Holdgate | 2 of 24 open, 15 waitlisted | | 80067 | 104 | Hybrid | Tue/Thu 12:30–3:35pm, S 116; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Keri R. Muma | Full (27/24), 6 waitlisted | | 80754 | 106 | Hybrid | Tue/Thu 12:30–3:35pm, St-4, Science Lab 004; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Mohamed A. Aly | Full (26/24), 7 waitlisted | | 81753 | 120 | In person | Class: Tue/Thu 4:00–5:20pm, S 116; Lab: Tue/Thu 5:30–8:35pm, S 116 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Elliott S. Perry | Full (25/24), 11 waitlisted | | 80694 | 140 | Hybrid | Mon/Wed 8:30–11:40am, St-4, Science Lab 004; Plus online work | Aug 17–Oct 10 | Aoss H. Albumalalah, Adriel B. Cruz | 6 of 24 open, 7 waitlisted | | 80753 | 150 | Hybrid | Mon/Wed 8:00–10:50am, St-4, Science Lab 004; Plus online work | Oct 19–Dec 12 | Heather R. Roberts | Full (24/24), 20 waitlisted | | 80066 | 155 | Hybrid | Wed 9:15–10:50am, V 201; Plus online work | Oct 19–Dec 12 | Ishtar Thomas-Lane | Full (24/24), 20 waitlisted | | 80069 | 200 | Hybrid | Mon/Wed 5:30–8:35pm, N8-Science Bldg 117; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Casandra M. Frieden | Full (24/24), 6 waitlisted | | 80979 | 800 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Oct 10 | Ishtar Thomas-Lane | 4 of 24 open, 10 waitlisted | | 80065 | 818 | Hybrid | Tue/Thu 8:45–11:50am, N8-Science Bldg 117; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | April M. Riegelsberger | 7 of 24 open, 5 waitlisted | | 81819 | 820 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Heather R. Roberts | Full (24/24), 10 waitlisted | | 80062 | 822 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Oct 10 | Heather R. Roberts | Full (25/24), 13 waitlisted | | 80070 | 824 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Oct 10 | Aoss H. Albumalalah | 5 of 24 open, 15 waitlisted | | 84274 | 850 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Oct 10 | Ishtar Thomas-Lane | 11 of 24 open, 16 waitlisted | ## BIOL 0006 — Human Physiology (5 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 80516 | 090 | Hybrid | Lab: Mon/Wed 8:00–9:30am, S 113; Class: Mon/Wed 9:30–10:25am, S 113; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Emine Gunhan | 4 of 24 open | | 80073 | 092 | Hybrid | Class: Wed 10:40am–12:10pm, S 113; Lab: Wed 12:10–3:15pm, S 113; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Keri R. Muma | Full (24/24), 5 waitlisted | | 80973 | 094 | Hybrid | Mon 12:30–3:35pm, S 113; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Adriel B. Cruz | Full (26/24), 8 waitlisted | | 80074 | 103 | Hybrid | Lab: Tue/Thu 8:00–9:30am, S 113; Class: Tue/Thu 9:30–10:25am, S 113; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Emine Gunhan | 4 of 24 open, 2 waitlisted | | 81622 | 105 | Hybrid | Lab: Tue/Thu 10:45am–12:15pm, S 113; Class: Tue/Thu 12:15–1:10pm, S 113; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Emine Gunhan | 5 of 24 open | | 80989 | 108 | Hybrid | Tue 3:30–6:35pm, S 113; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Jarred Dela Cruz | Full (24/24), 10 waitlisted | | 82027 | 109 | Hybrid | Wed 3:30–6:35pm, S 113; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Jarred Dela Cruz | Full (24/24) | | 81596 | 112 | Hybrid | Thu 3:30–6:35pm, S 113; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Jarred Dela Cruz | Full (24/24), 7 waitlisted | | 80071 | 114 | Hybrid | Fri 9:00am–12:05pm, S 113; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Aoss H. Albumalalah | 5 of 24 open, 8 waitlisted | | 80988 | 800 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Oct 10 | Adriel B. Cruz | Full (26/24), 16 waitlisted | | 80075 | 805 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 12 | Adriel B. Cruz | Full (25/25) | ## BIOL 0010 — Introduction to Biology (3 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 80859 | 101 | In person | Mon/Wed 8:00–9:20am, S 102 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Jessica L. Huang | 1 of 30 open, 1 waitlisted | | 80860 | 105 | In person | Mon/Wed 2:00–3:20pm, V 229 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Toni L. Ceccardi | 5 of 30 open | | 80077 | 804 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Monique K. Kolster | Full (30/30), 4 waitlisted | | 80076 | 806 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Oct 10 | Rachael P. Hamby | 8 of 30 open, 11 waitlisted | | 80861 | 808 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Oct 10 | Jeff C. Roberts | 1 of 30 open, 6 waitlisted | | 80427 | 812 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 12 | Marie L. Westover | 1 of 30 open, 18 waitlisted | ## BIOL 0011 — Concepts of Biology (4 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 80078 | 101 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 12:30–2:00pm, S 112; Lab: Mon/Wed 2:00–3:35pm, S 112 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Rebecca A. de Frates | 3 of 24 open | | 81628 | 105 | Hybrid | Mon 8:00–11:05am, S 105; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Ethan X. Roberts | Full (24/24) | | 80080 | 118 | In person | Class: Tue/Thu 11:00am–12:20pm, S 103; Lab: Thu 12:30–3:35pm, S 112 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Ethan X. Roberts | Full (24/24), 2 waitlisted | | 80081 | 120 | In person | Class: Tue/Thu 6:30–8:00pm, S 112; Lab: Tue/Thu 8:00–9:35pm, S 112 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Toni L. Ceccardi | 2 of 24 open | | 82755 | 202 | Hybrid | Tue/Thu 3:30–4:50pm, N8-Science Bldg 117; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Linda A. Desai | 5 of 24 open | | 83870 | 804 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Oct 10 | Kwame O. Eshun | 2 of 24 open, 7 waitlisted | | 81957 | 815 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 12 | Kwame O. Eshun | Full (24/24), 20 waitlisted | | 82595 | 840 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 12 | Marie L. Westover | Full (24/24), 20 waitlisted | ## BIOL 0013 — Field Methods in Ecology (3 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 84221 | 101 | In person | Class: Fri 10:00am–12:05pm, S 112; Lab: Fri 12:30–3:35pm, S 112 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Jaime L. Rudd | 19 of 24 open | ## BIOL 0014 — Natural History, Ecology and Conservation (4 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 80083 | 111 | Hybrid | Class: Tue 9:30–10:50am, S 107; Lab: Thu 9:15am–12:20pm, S 105; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Molly Hardesty-Moore | 18 of 24 open | ## BIOL 0016A — Local Ecosystems of Placer County (0.5 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 84251 | 100 | In person, Field Studies | Class: Fri 5:00–7:50pm, S 117 on Sep 18; Class: Fri 5:00–6:50pm, S 117 on Oct 2; Class: Fri time TBA, Location TBA on Sep 25; Lab: Fri time TBA, Location TBA on Sep 25 | Sep 18–Oct 2 | Linda A. Desai | 7 of 20 open, 1 waitlisted | ## BIOL 0016D — Biology of Waterfowl and Marsh Birds (0.5 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 84275 | 100 | In person, Field Studies | Class: Tue 6:00–7:50pm, V 207 on Nov 17; Class: Thu 6:00–8:50pm, S 103 on Nov 5; Class: Sat time TBA, Gray Lodge Wildlife Area on Nov 14; Lab: Sat time TBA, Gray Lodge Wildlife Area on Nov 14 | Nov 5–Nov 17 | Jeff C. Roberts | 1 of 20 open, 1 waitlisted | ## BIOL 0016E — Ecology of the Sierran Conifer Forest (0.5 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 83509 | 100 | In person, Field Studies | Class: Wed 6:00–8:50pm, V 207 on Sep 2; Class: Wed 6:00–6:50pm, V 207 on Sep 23; Class: Sun time TBA, Sierra Discovery Trail on Sep 13; Lab: Sun time TBA, Sierra Discovery Trail on Sep 13 | Sep 2–Sep 23 | Shawna L. Martinez | 9 of 20 open | ## BIOL 0016L — Aquatic and Riparian Environments of California Waterways (1.5 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 84299 | 110 | In person, Field Studies | Class: Wed 1:00–4:50pm, V 308 (Oct 28–Nov 4); Class: Wed 1:00–2:50pm, V 308 on Oct 21, Dec 9; Class: Wed 1:00–4:50pm, V 308 on Nov 18, Dec 2; Lab: Sat time TBA, Location TBA on Oct 31; Lab: Sun time TBA, Location TBA on Nov 15 | Oct 21–Dec 9 | Krissy D. Gilbert | 6 of 20 open | ## BIOL 0021 — Introduction to Plant Science (4 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 80718 | 128 | Hybrid | Mon 11:00am–2:05pm, S 107; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Shannon L. Spears | 23 of 24 open | | 81556 | 130 | In person | Class: Tue 6:00–9:05pm, S 107; Lab: Thu 6:00–9:05pm, S 107 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Rachael P. Hamby | 22 of 24 open | | 81554 | 140 | Hybrid | Wed 11:00am–2:05pm, S 107; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Shannon L. Spears | 23 of 24 open | ## BIOL 0024 — Wildland Trees and Shrubs (Dendrology) (4 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 84298 | 102 | In person | Class: Thu 9:30am–12:35pm, S 107; Lab: Sun 8:00am–4:15pm, 4 locations on Sep 13 (Samuel P Taylor State Park), Sep 27 (Location TBA), Oct 11 (Location TBA), Oct 25 (Empire Mine State Park), Nov 8 (Marshall Discovery State Park), Nov 22 (UC Davis Arboretum) | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Patti A. Kiehl | 20 of 24 open | ## BIOL 0033 — Introduction to Zoology (4 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 80085 | 101 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 12:30–2:00pm, S 117; Lab: Mon/Wed 2:00–3:35pm, S 117 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Ethan X. Roberts | 2 of 24 open | | 80084 | 111 | Hybrid | Fri 10:00am–1:05pm, S 117; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Tyler W. Stradleigh | 4 of 24 open | | 81817 | 801 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Jeff C. Roberts | Full (25/24), 3 waitlisted | ## BIOL 0035 — Introduction to Entomology (3 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 80986 | 0 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Linda A. Desai | Full (27/24), 1 waitlisted | | 84394 | 900 | In person, College Career Access Pathways | Tue/Thu 8:30–9:55am, West Park High School; Tue 8:30–9:55am, West Park High School on Oct 13 | Aug 20–Dec 15 | Nikki R. Burgess | Full (25/24) | | 84395 | 910 | In person, College Career Access Pathways | Tue/Thu 10:10–11:35am, West Park High School; Tue 10:10–11:35am, West Park High School on Oct 13 | Aug 20–Dec 15 | Nikki R. Burgess | Full (24/24) | | 84396 | 915 | In person, College Career Access Pathways | Tue/Thu 1:55–3:20pm, West Park High School; Tue 1:55–3:20pm, West Park High School on Oct 13 | Aug 20–Dec 15 | Nikki R. Burgess | 3 of 24 open | ## BIOL 0055 — General Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 81088 | 100 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, V 205; Lab: Fri 12:30–3:35pm, S 113 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Amaneh Ghasemieh | Full (24/24), 13 waitlisted | | 80086 | 102 | Hybrid | Tue 3:50–6:55pm, St-4, Science Lab 004; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Mohamed A. Aly | Full (24/24), 8 waitlisted | | 80087 | 104 | Hybrid | Thu 3:50–6:55pm, St-4, Science Lab 004; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Mohamed A. Aly | 1 of 24 open, 12 waitlisted | | 81818 | 205 | In person | Lab: Mon/Wed 9:00–10:20am, N8-Science Bldg 117; Class: Mon/Wed 10:45am–12:05pm, N8-Science Bldg 112 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Michael Babich | 4 of 22 open, 3 waitlisted | | 83625 | 207 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 10:45am–12:05pm, N8-Science Bldg 112; Lab: Mon/Wed 12:30–1:50pm, N8-Science Bldg 117 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Michael Babich | 6 of 22 open, 2 waitlisted | | 81357 | 804 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Mohamed A. Aly | 8 of 24 open, 13 waitlisted | ## BIOL 0056 — Biology: A Human Perspective (3 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 80089 | 803 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Emine Gunhan | 1 of 25 open, 1 waitlisted | | 80876 | 805 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Tyler W. Stradleigh | Full (26/25), 1 waitlisted | | 81684 | 900 | Online anytime, College Career Access Pathways | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Elisheva C. Verdi | 22 of 30 open | ## BIOL 0056L — Biology: A Human Perspective Laboratory (1 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 80090 | 0 | In person | Wed 4:00–7:05pm, S 112 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Elliott S. Perry | 21 of 25 open | | 81685 | 900 | Online anytime, College Career Access Pathways | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Elisheva C. Verdi | 27 of 30 open | ## BIOL 0140 — Organismal Biology (4.5 units) | CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 83524 | 100 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 8:00–9:30am, S 112; Lab: Mon/Wed 9:30am–12:05pm, S 112 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Monique K. Kolster, Jennifer Skillen | Full (27/24), 4 waitlisted | | 83525 | 102 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 8:00–9:30am, S 117; Lab: Mon/Wed 9:30am–12:05pm, S 117 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Jennifer Skillen, Monique K. Kolster | Full (24/24), 4 waitlisted |