BIOL 20LExperimental Biology Laboratory
Provides biology majors with the theory and practice of experimental biology. A wide range of concepts and techniques used in the modern laboratory are included in the exercises. Designed to satisfy the introductory biology lab requirement of many medical and professional schools.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A and previous or concurrent enrollment in BIOE 20B.
- First pass enrollment restricted to proposed and declared Biochem Molecular Bio, or proposed majors in Biology (B.S.), Global and Community Health (B.S), MCD Bio, Neuroscience, or Microbiology. Enrollment restricted to proposed/declared majors in biochem and molecular bio, or proposed majors in biology (B.S.), global and community health (B.S.), molecular cell & developmental bio, neuroscience, or microbiology during Second Pass.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Mon 9:20am–10:25am | Media Theater M110 | J. A. Shanks | Open 0/240 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Mon 1:20pm–2:25pm | Kresge Acad 3105 | M. C. Zuniga | Open 237/240 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Mon 10:40am–11:45am | Media Theater M110 | J. A. Shanks | Open 236/240 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Mon 9:20am–10:25am | Media Theater M110 | J. A. Shanks | Closed 237/0 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Mon 1:20pm–2:25pm | Kresge Acad 3105 | G. Bordignon | Open 235/240 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Shanks | 2.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 42% | 94 |
| Martha Zuniga | 2.9 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 33% | 23 |
| Guido Bordignon | 3.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 78% | 68 |
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