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BIO 121: Organismic Biology (Lab) at Hostos Community College

1 credit · Fall 2026

Organismic Biology (Lab) (BIO 121) at Hostos Community College has 0 ways to take it in Fall 2026, plus 2 recitation or lab times you pair with a lecture. 2 of 2 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Jamie Parker and David Kelly.

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Requirements

Pre-Requisite: BIO 110, BIO 111 AND Pre/Co-Requisite: English Sections: ENG 91 or ESL 91 Spanish Sections: SPA 222Co-Requisite: [48724] BIO 120 (411A)

About this course

This course will provide students with an overview of the principles of biology that apply to living organisms. Topics of laboratory will include the evolution by natural selection, the evolution and diversity of organisms, their classification into the five kingdoms, the main morphological features of each group of organisms, animal digestion, endocrine system, circulation, immunity, nervous system, and basic concepts of ecology. Field trips to the American Museum of Natural History and to city parks are used to introduce students to plants and animals in the urban and natural environments. This course is for non-science major students. Offered in English and in Spanish.

Best professors for BIO 121 at Hostos CC, Fall 2026

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BIO 121 sections, times and seats

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409A-LAB Regular
Tue · 12:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Bldg A 521
Jamie ParkerChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.6(47)Difficulty 2.1/5 · 94% would take again#1 chillest of 2 for this course
In PersonOpen
709A-LAB Regular
Tue · 5:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Bldg A 521
David KellyChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.5(40)Difficulty 2.0/5 · 85% would take again#2 chillest of 2 for this course
In PersonOpen

Questions about BIO 121 at Hostos CC

Who teaches BIO 121 at Hostos CC in Fall 2026?
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