BI222Z Princ. of Biology: Organisms
Explores fundamental biological concepts and theories about the structure and function of diverse organisms (including plants and animals), evolution and development, transformation of energy and matter, and body systems at a multicellular organismal level. Intended for science majors. This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. BI 222Z and BI 212 are equivalent at PCC. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 or equivalent placement, and MTH 95 or any math course for which MTH 95 is a prerequisite. Prerequisite/Concurrent: BI 211 or BI 221Z. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)
Credits: 5
| CRN | Class type | Location | Days & time | Dates | Seats available | Faculty | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25402 | In-person lecture | Cascade TEB 117 | Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to 11:50am | From March 31 through June 11, 2026 | Katri H Laukkanen | Books for CRN 25402
Class details for CRN 25402 Fees: $12 | |
| and In-person lab | Cascade JH 108 | Thursday from 1 to 3:50pm | From April 2 through June 11, 2026 | ||||
| 25375 | In-person lab | Rock Creek BLDG7 125 | Monday from 9:30am to 12:20pm | From March 30 through June 8, 2026 | Katri H Laukkanen | Books for CRN 25375
Class details for CRN 25375 Fees: $12 | |
| and In-person lecture | Rock Creek BLDG7 107 | Monday and Wednesday from 12:30 to 2:20pm | From March 30 through June 10, 2026 | ||||
| 25779 | Online (no scheduled meetings) lecture | Not applicable | Available 24/7 | From March 30 through June 13, 2026 | Josephine D Pino | Books for CRN 25779
Class details for CRN 25779 Fees: $12 | |
| and Online (no scheduled meetings) lab | Not applicable | Available 24/7 | From March 30 through June 13, 2026 | ||||
| and Online (scheduled meetings) lecture | Not applicable | Tuesday from 1 to 2:50pm | From March 31 through June 9, 2026 | ||||
| and Online (scheduled meetings) lab | Not applicable | Thursday from 1 to 2:50pm | From April 2 through June 11, 2026 |
Class schedule definitions
- Cost:
- cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
- Books:
- $0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
- Register:
- use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register
- Class types:
- see more about class types
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- In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
- Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
- Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
- In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
- In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
- Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.