BIO 135
Concepts of Biology
Middlesex College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
A survey of principles and concepts in biological sciences. Lecture topics include the scientific method, evolution, the cell theory, genetics and applications of biotechnology, and the human body. Laboratory exercises emphasize the scientific method and the development of proficiency in the use of lab equipment and guide students in investigations of cell biology, genetics, and anatomy and physiology. The ethical issues emerging from advances in sciences will be emphasized throughout the course using relevant case studies and current news articles.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
01
FullSeats: 22/22 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:37 PM- Days & times
- We · 9:00 – 10:50 AMMo · 9:00 – 10:50 AM
- Meeting dates
- Sep 8 – Dec 18
- Location
- Main Hall 113; South Hall 139
- Instructor
- Kanwal, V
60
2 openSeats: 20/22 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:37 PM- Days & times
- Th · 6:00 – 7:50 PMTu · 6:00 – 7:50 PM
- Meeting dates
- Sep 8 – Dec 18
- Location
- Main Hall 106; South Hall 105
- Instructor
- Samaranayake, S
IN
FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:37 PM- Days & times
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Internet)
- Meeting dates
- Sep 8 – Dec 18
- Location
- —
- Instructor
- Kanwal, V
Section notes
Online Course: Students must access CANVAS for this course
IN1
3 openSeats: 21/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:37 PM- Days & times
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Internet)
- Meeting dates
- Sep 8 – Dec 18
- Location
- —
- Instructor
- Kanwal, V
Section notes
Online Course: Students must access CANVAS for this course
IN2
1 openSeats: 23/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:37 PM- Days & times
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Internet)
- Meeting dates
- Sep 8 – Dec 18
- Location
- —
- Instructor
- Kanwal, V
Section notes
Online Course: Students must access CANVAS for this course
IN3
FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:37 PM- Days & times
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Internet)
- Meeting dates
- Sep 8 – Dec 18
- Location
- —
- Instructor
- Ansonoff, M
Section notes
Online Course: Students need access to CANVAS for this course