BIO 105
Marine Biology
Grossmont College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Introductory college-level course that uses marine plants, animals and their interrelations with their aquatic environment in order to develop an understanding of modern biological principles and processes that are basic to all forms of life. Information dealing with several aspects of taxonomy, evolution, ecology, behavior and physiology of marine organisms is included.(CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5,CSU-B2,B3, IGETC-5B,5C, Cal-GETC-5B,5C) ***Fulfills General Education and Transfer requirement for a biology course with lab to any UC or CSU. Uses marine animals & plants and their interaction with the ocean to understand biological principles and evolution basic to all forms of life. ***It is important to attend the first meeting of all classes. If students are unable to do so, the instructor should be notified. Failure to attend the first class may result in the student being dropped from the class.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
2242
3 openSeats: 29/32 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Mo We · 9:30 – 10:50 AMWe · 9:30 – 10:50 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Bldg 31 112; Bldg 30 108
- Instructor
- O'Brien, S
Section notes
Weekend field studies or other off-schedule field studies may replace some in-class labs. These studies involve walking through 1-2 inch puddles of seawater or on uneven intertidal rock surfaces.
2243
2 openSeats: 30/32 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Mo We · 9:30 – 10:50 AMMo · 9:30 – 10:50 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Bldg 31 112; Bldg 30 108
- Instructor
- O'Brien, S
Section notes
Weekend field studies or other off-schedule field studies may replace some in-class labs. These studies involve walking through 1-2 inch puddles of seawater or on uneven intertidal rock surfaces.