MCB 150

Spring 2026 All Classes

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Molecular & Cellular Basis of Life

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Credit: 4 hours.

[IAI Code: L1910L and BIO910 with MCB 151] Introductory course focusing on the basic structure, metabolic, and molecular processes (including membranes, energy metabolism, genes) common to all cells. Emphasis on unique properties that differentiate the major sub-groups of organisms (Archaea, Bacteria, plants, and animals), and will discuss how cells are integrated into tissues and organs in multicellular organisms.

Priority registration given to students in Biological Sciences Program and Biochemistry. For further information: www.life.illinois.edu/mcb/150. Students must register for one discussion and one lecture section.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences

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MCB 150 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
38399	Discussion/ Recitation	ADA	9:00AM -9:50AM	M	105 Burrill Hall	Chakraborty, B Handy, N	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2025.
38400	Discussion/ Recitation	ADB	10:00AM -10:50AM	M	105 Burrill Hall	Handy, N Lin, Z	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38406	Discussion/ Recitation	ADC	11:00AM -11:50AM	M	105 Burrill Hall	Handy, N Lee, Y	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38402	Discussion/ Recitation	ADD	12:00PM -12:50PM	M	105 Burrill Hall	Handy, N Lee, Y	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38403	Discussion/ Recitation	ADE	1:00PM -1:50PM	M	105 Burrill Hall	Handy, N Schneider, R	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38404	Discussion/ Recitation	ADF	3:00PM -3:50PM	M	105 Burrill Hall	Handy, N Schneider, R	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38405	Discussion/ Recitation	ADG	4:00PM -4:50PM	M	105 Burrill Hall	Handy, N Tang, R	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38413	Discussion/ Recitation	ADH	5:00PM -5:50PM	M	105 Burrill Hall	Chakraborty, B Handy, N	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38407	Discussion/ Recitation	ADI	9:00AM -9:50AM	T	105 Burrill Hall	Handy, N Tang, R	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38408	Discussion/ Recitation	ADJ	10:00AM -10:50AM	T	105 Burrill Hall	Handy, N Yang, R	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38401	Discussion/ Recitation	ADK	11:00AM -11:50AM	T	105 Burrill Hall	Handy, N Yang, R	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38409	Discussion/ Recitation	ADL	12:00PM -12:50PM	T	105 Burrill Hall	Handy, N Malpotra, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38410	Discussion/ Recitation	ADM	1:00PM -1:50PM	T	105 Burrill Hall	Handy, N Malpotra, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38411	Discussion/ Recitation	ADN	2:00PM -2:50PM	T	105 Burrill Hall	Dayal, A Handy, N	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38412	Discussion/ Recitation	ADO	3:00PM -3:50PM	T	105 Burrill Hall	Handy, N Lin, Z	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38415	Discussion/ Recitation	ADP	3:00PM -4:50PM	T	6 Burrill Hall	Handy, N Hebner, E Mehrtens, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: James Scholars, and Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: MCB 150 section ADP is the James Scholars Honors section. Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026. Restriction(s): Restricted to James Scholars Program students.
38414	Discussion/ Recitation	ADQ	4:00PM -4:50PM	T	105 Burrill Hall	Handy, N Sun, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38416	Discussion/ Recitation	ADR	5:00PM -5:50PM	T	105 Burrill Hall	Handy, N Sun, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38417	Discussion/ Recitation	ADS	9:00AM -9:50AM	W	105 Burrill Hall	Borkar, J Handy, N	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38418	Discussion/ Recitation	ADT	10:00AM -10:50AM	W	105 Burrill Hall	Borkar, J Handy, N	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026. Exams will be held from 7:00-9:00 PM on the following Thursday evenings: February 12, March 12, and April 16, 2026.
38419	Discussion/ Recitation	ADU	11:00AM -11:50AM	W	105 Burrill Hall	Handy, N Zeng, P	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38420	Discussion/ Recitation	ADV	12:00PM -12:50PM	W	105 Burrill Hall	Handy, N Zeng, P	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38421	Discussion/ Recitation	ADW	1:00PM -1:50PM	W	105 Burrill Hall	Chhakara, S Handy, N	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38422	Discussion/ Recitation	ADX	3:00PM -3:50PM	W	105 Burrill Hall	Chhakara, S Handy, N	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38423	Discussion/ Recitation	ADY	4:00PM -4:50PM	W	105 Burrill Hall	Handy, N Ojo, Y	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38424	Discussion/ Recitation	ADZ	5:00PM -5:50PM	W	105 Burrill Hall	Handy, N Ojo, Y	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026.
38398	Lecture	AL1	2:00PM -2:50PM	MWF	AUD Foellinger Auditorium	Handy, N Mehrtens, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences course. Section Info: Lectures will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Discussions will begin the week of January 26, 2026. The LMS used for this course is Canvas. Day1Access course materials cost $86.71. For more information see https://go.illinois.edu/Day1Access. For questions about course registration, first consult the SMCB registration website at https://mcb.illinois.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/course-restrictions-seat-reservations-and-authorization. For additional questions, please contact mcb-ip-support@illinois.edu.