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Investigating the Living World (BIOL 108)

Credit Course

4 credits

$124 per credit

in-county, fees apply

In-person, Online

Is a course which provides a general overview of the basic principles of biology, an introduction to scientific thought, and methodology and necessary skills for science literacy. Topics include biochemistry, cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, biodiversity, and ecology. Students may receive General Education credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 100, BIOL 108, BIOL 110. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s): ACLT 053 or (ESOL 052 and ESOL 054); and MATH 082. Corequisite(s): ENGL 101 Lecture Hours per week: 3 Lab Hours per week: .
Lab Fee: $40.00.
General Education: Biological and Physical Sciences (B).

Sections

Summer 2026 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 06/01/2026 - 08/08/2026
    • Instructor: Richard Esposito
    • Course ID: #52794

    Credit Hours: 4

    Billable Hours: 4

    Note: NOTE: Students are not permitted to register for this online course on or after the first day of the semester or session. This section meets during the ten week session. This course uses a LOW COST (less than $40) textbook.

Fall 2026 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      6:00 - 7:20 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Catonsville, MASH 036
    • Time:
      7:30 - 10:20 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      M
      Location: Catonsville, MASH 234

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #90518

    Credit Hours: 4

    Billable Hours: 4

    Note: This is an LTC (Low Textbook Cost) course.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Instructor: QinQin Gong
    • Course ID: #92073

    Credit Hours: 4

    Billable Hours: 4

    Note: NOTE: Students are not permitted to register for this online course once registration has ended. NOTE: This is an LTC (Low Textbook Cost) course

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:30 - 10:25 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Essex, MASH 804
    • Time:
      11:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      W
      Location: Essex, MASH 713

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Instructor: QinQin Gong
    • Course ID: #90528

    Credit Hours: 4

    Billable Hours: 4

    Note: NOTE: This is an LTC (Low Textbook Cost) course.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 09/28/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #92661

    Credit Hours: 4

    Billable Hours: 4

    Note: NOTE: Students are not permitted to register for this online course once registration has ended. This section meets during the Late Start 10 week session. Students must purchase a lab kit and will complete.the labs offsite for this section. NOTE: This is an LTC (Low Textbook Cost) course