BIO 105Fundamentals of Biology
4 credits36 sections at 5 collegesFall 202629 of 36 sections openUpdated today
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In-Person: 13Hybrid: 11Online: 12
Prerequisite: BIO 105L(BIO 105L)
Transfer Equivalencies
| University | Equivalent Course | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg State University | BIOL 1000Introduction to Life Science | Direct Match |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | BIOL 100Concepts in Biology | Direct Match |
| Westfield State University | BIOL 0106Biology Today | Direct Match |
| Worcester State University | BI 101Concepts of Biology | Direct Match |
| University of Massachusetts at Amherst | Major or general elective | Elective Credit |
| University of Massachusetts at Amherst | BIOLOGY 151Intro Biology I | Direct Match |
| University of Massachusetts at Boston | BIOL 101THE BASIS OF LIFE | Direct Match |
| University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth | BIO 101General Biology I | Direct Match |
| University of Massachusetts at Lowell | 83 102/104Life Science II/Life Science II Lab | Direct Match |
| Bridgewater State University | Biology Elective | Elective Credit |
| Fitchburg State University | BIOL 1000Introduction to Life Science | Direct Match |
| Framingham State University | BIOL 101Biological Concepts with Lab | Direct Match |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | BIOL 100Concepts in Biology | Direct Match |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | MS 2221General Biology | Direct Match |
| Westfield State University | BIOL 0106Biology Today | Direct Match |
| Worcester State University | BI 101Concepts of Biology | Direct Match |
| University of Massachusetts at Amherst | Major or general elective | Elective Credit |
| University of Massachusetts at Boston | BIOLOGY ELECTIVE | Elective Credit |
| University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth | BIO 101General Biology I | Direct Match |
| University of Massachusetts at Lowell | 83 101/103Life Science I/Lab | Direct Match |
| University of Massachusetts at Lowell | LIFE 1010/1030LLife Science I + Life Science I Lab | Direct Match |
| Bridgewater State University | Biology Elective | Elective Credit |
| Fitchburg State University | BIOL 1700Human Biology | Direct Match |
| Framingham State University | Biology Elective | Elective Credit |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | BIOL 105Human Biology | Direct Match |
| Westfield State University | BIOL 0104Human Biology | Direct Match |
| Worcester State University | BI 103The Human Animal | Direct Match |
| University of Massachusetts at Amherst | Major or general elective | Elective Credit |
| University of Massachusetts at Boston | BIOLOGY ELECTIVE | Elective Credit |
| University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth | Science Elective | Elective Credit |
| University of Massachusetts at Lowell | Clinical Lab 1000 Level Elective | Elective Credit |
| University of Massachusetts at Lowell | Intercollegiate Health 2000 Level Elective | Elective Credit |
| Bridgewater State University | BIOL 121General Biology I | Direct Match |
| Fitchburg State University | BIOL 1800General Biology I | Direct Match |
| Framingham State University | BIOL 125The Biology ExperienceThis course is only open to Biology majors. | Direct Match |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | BIOL 150Introduction to Biology I: Cells | Direct Match |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | MS 2221General Biology | Direct Match |
| Salem State University | BIO 132Introduction to Cells | Direct Match |
| Westfield State University | BIOL 0129General Biology I | Direct Match |
| Worcester State University | BI 141Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology | Direct Match |
| University of Massachusetts at Amherst | BIOLOGY 151Intro Biology I | Direct Match |
| University of Massachusetts at Boston | BIOL 111GENERAL BIOLOGY I | Direct Match |
| University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth | BIO 121/131Biology of Organisms I + Bio of Organisms Lab I | Direct Match |
| University of Massachusetts at Lowell | BIOL 1110/1170LPrinciples of Biology I + Experimental Biology I | Direct Match |
| University of Massachusetts at Lowell | BIOL 1110/1170LPrinciples of Biology/Experimental Biology Lab I | Direct Match |
| Bridgewater State University | Biology Elective | Elective Credit |
| Fitchburg State University | BIOL 2300Ecology | Direct Match |
| Framingham State University | BIOL 248Principles of Ecology with LabStudents may not receive credit for both this course and BIOL 348 Ecology. | Direct Match |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | Biology Elective | Elective Credit |
| Westfield State University | BIOL 0201General Ecology | Direct Match |
| Worcester State University | BI 117Humans and the Environment | Direct Match |
| University of Massachusetts at Amherst | Major or general elective | Elective Credit |
| University of Massachusetts at Amherst | major or elective credit | Elective Credit |
| University of Massachusetts at Boston | BIOLOGY ELECTIVE | Elective Credit |
| University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth | Biology Elective | Elective Credit |
Availability Profile
How BIO 105 is being offered across 5 colleges this term (36 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person13 (36%)
- online12 (33%)
- hybrid11 (31%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)11
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)7
- Evening (5 PM and after)6
- Asynchronous / TBA12
Start dates
Sections begin on 3 distinct dates. 1 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 20 distinct instructors across 5 colleges.
Compare colleges
Where to take BIO 105 — sort and filter by when it meets, open seats, and format.
| College | Soonest section | Seats | Format | Sections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill Community CollegeAudit OK | Fri 1:00 PM–3:30 PM | 171 seats open | Hybrid 11Online 2 | 13 |
| Cape Cod Community CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed 3:30 PM–4:45 PM | 131 seats open | In-person 6Online 6 | 12 |
| Berkshire Community CollegeAudit OK | Wed Fri 9:30 AM–10:45 AM | 68 seats open | In-person 4 | 4 |
| Springfield Technical Community CollegeAudit OK | Thu 11:00 AM–12:15 PM | 19 seats open | In-person 1Online 1 | 2 |
| Middlesex Community CollegeAudit OK | Tue Thu 9:30 am–10:45 am | — | Online 3In-person 2 | 5 |
Seats and schedules are pulled automatically from each college's catalog and change in real time — confirm on the college's site before you register.
Not offered this term at 10 other colleges: Bristol Community College, Greenfield Community College, Holyoke Community College, MassBay Community College, Massasoit Community College, Mount Wachusett Community College, and 4 more.
Available at 5 colleges
Bunker Hill Community CollegeAudit OK11 Hybrid2 Online13 sections
Bunker Hill Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO-105-01 | Fri 1:00 PM–3:30 PM | Cefalu, G | CHAR | Hybrid | 10 of 24 seats |
| BIO-105-02 | Mon 11:30 AM–12:45 PM | Vachino, G | REMTE | Hybrid | 10 of 24 seats |
| BIO-105-03 | 8:30 AM–11:00 AM | Galdos, M | CHAR | Hybrid | 3 of 24 seats |
| BIO-105-04 | Mon 2:30 PM–5:00 PM | Cefalu, G | CHAR | Hybrid | 13 of 24 seats |
| BIO-105-05 | Mon 8:30 AM–9:45 AM | Vachino, G | REMTE | Hybrid | 21 of 24 seats |
| BIO-105-06 | Thu 10:00 AM–12:30 PM | Galdos, M | CHAR | Hybrid | 16 of 24 seats |
| BIO-105-200 | Thu 6:00 PM–8:30 PM | Mitchell, K | CHAR | Hybrid | 17 of 24 seats |
| BIO-105-201 | Mon 6:00 PM–8:30 PM | TBA | CHAR | Hybrid | 19 of 24 seats |
| BIO-105-202 | 6:00 PM–8:45 PM | Zicker, A | REMTE | Hybrid | 17 of 24 seats |
| BIO-105-300 | Wed 4:00 PM–6:55 PM | Mapps, A | CHEL | Hybrid | 23 of 24 seats |
| BIO-105-400 | 5:30 PM–8:00 PM | Kirby, K | MLDN | Hybrid | 13 of 14 seats |
| BIO-105-WB | No set meeting time | Ghosh, U | ONLNE | Online | Full |
| BIO-105-WB1 | No set meeting time | Kasili, P | ONLNE | Online | 9 of 22 seats |
Cape Cod Community CollegeAudit OK6 In-Person6 Online12 sections
Cape Cod Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 01 | Mon Wed 3:30 PM–4:45 PM | Bagarova, Jana | Main Campus | In-Person | 13 of 20 seats |
| 001 02 | Wed 9:30 AM–10:45 AM | Cilhoroz, Burak T | Other Cape Cod CC Location | In-Person | 20 of 20 seats |
| 001 20 | No set meeting time | Westphal, Rebecca | --- | Online | 7 of 32 seats |
| 001 22 | No set meeting time | Clark, Amy | --- | Online | Full |
| 001 25 | No set meeting time | LaRocca, Lynda | --- | Online | 5 of 20 seats |
| 001 26 | No set meeting time | Cilhoroz, Burak T | --- | Online | 20 of 20 seats |
| L 001 01 | 2:00 PM–3:50 PM | Bagarova, Jana | Main Campus | In-Person | 13 of 20 seats |
| L 001 02 | Wed 11:00 AM–12:50 PM | Cilhoroz, Burak T | Other Cape Cod CC Location | In-Person | 20 of 20 seats |
| L 001 05 | 2:00 PM–3:50 PM | LaRocca, Lynda | Main Campus | In-Person | 5 of 20 seats |
| L 001 06 | Wed 6:00 PM–7:50 PM | Cilhoroz, Burak T | Main Campus | In-Person | 20 of 20 seats |
| L 001 20 | No set meeting time | Westphal, Rebecca | --- | Online | 7 of 32 seats |
| L 001 22 | No set meeting time | Clark, Amy | --- | Online | 1 of 32 seats |
Middlesex Community CollegeAudit OK3 Online2 In-Person5 sections
Middlesex Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18603 | No set meeting time | Lisa Kaushik | Online CRSE | Online | — |
| 19019 | Tue Thu 9:30 am–10:45 am | Vidleisy Almonte | Cowan Center 212 | In-Person | — |
| 19842 | Tue Thu 11:00 am–12:15 pm | Vidleisy Almonte | Cowan Center 212 | In-Person | — |
| 10285 | No set meeting time | Lisa Kaushik | Online CRSE | Online | — |
| 19896 | No set meeting time | Lisa Kaushik | Online CRSE | Online | — |
Berkshire Community CollegeAudit OK4 In-Person4 sections
Berkshire Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO-105-01 | Wed Fri 9:30 AM–10:45 AM | Telle, E | MC | In-Person | 10 of 32 seats |
| BIO-105-02 | Thu 8:00 AM–9:15 AM | Telle, E | MC | In-Person | 21 of 32 seats |
| BIO-105-03 | Mon Wed 5:00 PM–6:15 PM | Foley, G | MC | In-Person | 15 of 32 seats |
| BIO-105-04 | Thu 12:30 PM–1:45 PM | Barnett, J | MC | In-Person | 22 of 32 seats |
Springfield Technical Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 Online2 sections
Springfield Technical Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO-105-D01 | Thu 11:00 AM–12:15 PM | TBA TBA | MAIN | In-Person | 18 of 24 seats |
| BIO-105-D03 | No set meeting time | TBA TBA | MAIN | Online | 1 of 32 seats |